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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.22, 1,095.35 and 498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.22, 1,095.35 and 498.56 is: 747.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.22 : 1,095.35 = 498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.22/1,095.35 = 498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.22x = 1,095.35 × 498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.22x = 546,089.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,089.73/730.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.85

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