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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.19, 1,094.89 and 499.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.19, 1,094.89 and 499.34 is: 748.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.19 : 1,094.89 = 499.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.19/1,094.89 = 499.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.19x = 1,094.89 × 499.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.19x = 546,722.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,722.37/730.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.74

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