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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.12, 1,093.11 and 363.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.12, 1,093.11 and 363.65 is: 545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.12 : 1,093.11 = 363.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.12/1,093.11 = 363.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.12x = 1,093.11 × 363.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.12x = 397,503.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,503.99/729.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.18

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