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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.13, 1,092.49 and 498.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.13, 1,092.49 and 498.08 is: 744.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.13 : 1,092.49 = 498.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.13/1,092.49 = 498.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.13x = 1,092.49 × 498.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.13x = 544,148.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,148.91/731.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.26

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