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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.80, 1,095.82 and 499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.80, 1,095.82 and 499.76 is: 749.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.80 : 1,095.82 = 499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.80/1,095.82 = 499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.80x = 1,095.82 × 499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.80x = 547,645.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,645.63/730.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.37

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