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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.89, 1,098.33 and 500.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.89, 1,098.33 and 500.68 is: 751.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.89 : 1,098.33 = 500.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.89/1,098.33 = 500.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.89x = 1,098.33 × 500.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.89x = 549,911.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,911.86/731.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.36

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