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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.90, 1,094.43 and 499.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.90, 1,094.43 and 499.07 is: 748.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.90 : 1,094.43 = 499.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.90/1,094.43 = 499.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.90x = 1,094.43 × 499.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.90x = 546,192.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,192.88/729.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.31

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