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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.07, 1,093.03 and 364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.07, 1,093.03 and 364.10 is: 545.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.07 : 1,093.03 = 364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.07/1,093.03 = 364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.07x = 1,093.03 × 364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.07x = 397,965.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,965.85/729.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.86

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