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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.36, 1,094.40 and 499.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.36, 1,094.40 and 499.36 is: 748.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.36 : 1,094.40 = 499.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.36/1,094.40 = 499.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.36x = 1,094.40 × 499.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.36x = 546,499.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,499.58/730.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.26

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