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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729, 1,092.69 and 364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729, 1,092.69 and 364.10 is: 545.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729 : 1,092.69 = 364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729/1,092.69 = 364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729x = 1,092.69 × 364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729x = 397,842.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,842.97/729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.74

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