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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.72, 1,096.10 and 499.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.72, 1,096.10 and 499.06 is: 748.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.72 : 1,096.10 = 499.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.72/1,096.10 = 499.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.72x = 1,096.10 × 499.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.72x = 547,011.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,011.69/730.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.60

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