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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.06, 1,094.21 and 318.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.06, 1,094.21 and 318.53 is: 478.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.06 : 1,094.21 = 318.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.06/1,094.21 = 318.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.06x = 1,094.21 × 318.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.06x = 348,531.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,531.65/729.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.06

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