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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.02, 1,091.41 and 381.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.02, 1,091.41 and 381.53 is: 571.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.02 : 1,091.41 = 381.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.02/1,091.41 = 381.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.02x = 1,091.41 × 381.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.02x = 416,407.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,407.43/729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.19

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