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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.08, 1,093.94 and 387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.08, 1,093.94 and 387 is: 580.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.08 : 1,093.94 = 387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.08/1,093.94 = 387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.08x = 1,093.94 × 387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.08x = 423,354.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,354.78/729.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.67

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