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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.03, 1,095.27 and 499.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.03, 1,095.27 and 499.17 is: 747.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.03 : 1,095.27 = 499.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.03/1,095.27 = 499.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.03x = 1,095.27 × 499.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.03x = 546,725.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,725.93/731.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.89

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