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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.13, 1,093.44 and 318.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.13, 1,093.44 and 318.15 is: 477.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.13 : 1,093.44 = 318.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.13/1,093.44 = 318.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.13x = 1,093.44 × 318.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.13x = 347,877.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,877.94/729.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.11

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