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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.88, 1,095.78 and 500.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.88, 1,095.78 and 500.28 is: 749.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.88 : 1,095.78 = 500.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.88/1,095.78 = 500.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.88x = 1,095.78 × 500.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.88x = 548,196.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,196.82/731.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.03

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