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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.31, 1,094.24 and 498.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.31, 1,094.24 and 498.85 is: 747.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.31 : 1,094.24 = 498.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.31/1,094.24 = 498.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.31x = 1,094.24 × 498.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.31x = 545,860.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,860.14/730.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.44

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