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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.06, 1,093.25 and 364.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.06, 1,093.25 and 364.07 is: 545.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.06 : 1,093.25 = 364.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.06/1,093.25 = 364.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.06x = 1,093.25 × 364.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.06x = 398,012.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,012.24/729.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.93

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