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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.08, 1,092.41 and 381.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.08, 1,092.41 and 381.89 is: 572.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.08 : 1,092.41 = 381.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.08/1,092.41 = 381.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.08x = 1,092.41 × 381.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.08x = 417,181.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,181.28/729.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.21

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