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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.35, 1,095.32 and 499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.35, 1,095.32 and 499.20 is: 748.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.35 : 1,095.32 = 499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.35/1,095.32 = 499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.35x = 1,095.32 × 499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.35x = 546,783.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,783.74/730.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.66

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