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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.03, 1,093.76 and 498.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.03, 1,093.76 and 498.18 is: 746.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.03 : 1,093.76 = 498.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.03/1,093.76 = 498.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.03x = 1,093.76 × 498.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.03x = 544,889.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,889.36/730.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.39

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