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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.88, 1,094.19 and 499.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.88, 1,094.19 and 499.22 is: 748.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.88 : 1,094.19 = 499.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.88/1,094.19 = 499.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.88x = 1,094.19 × 499.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.88x = 546,241.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,241.53/729.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.40

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