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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.58, 1,096.74 and 499.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.58, 1,096.74 and 499.83 is: 749.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.58 : 1,096.74 = 499.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.58/1,096.74 = 499.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.58x = 1,096.74 × 499.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.58x = 548,183.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,183.55/731.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.31

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