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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.88, 1,094.28 and 499.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.88, 1,094.28 and 499.28 is: 747.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.88 : 1,094.28 = 499.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.88/1,094.28 = 499.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.88x = 1,094.28 × 499.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.88x = 546,352.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,352.12/730.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.53

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