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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.83, 1,095.62 and 499.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.83, 1,095.62 and 499.08 is: 748.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.83 : 1,095.62 = 499.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.83/1,095.62 = 499.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.83x = 1,095.62 × 499.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.83x = 546,799.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,799.53/730.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.19

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