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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.96, 1,096.40 and 499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.96, 1,096.40 and 499.76 is: 748.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.96 : 1,096.40 = 499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.96/1,096.40 = 499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.96x = 1,096.40 × 499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.96x = 547,943.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,943.19/731.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.60

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