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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.71, 1,095.48 and 499.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.71, 1,095.48 and 499.02 is: 748.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.71 : 1,095.48 = 499.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.71/1,095.48 = 499.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.71x = 1,095.48 × 499.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.71x = 546,666.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,666.43/730.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.13

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