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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.14, 1,093.02 and 318.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.14, 1,093.02 and 318.17 is: 476.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.14 : 1,093.02 = 318.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.14/1,093.02 = 318.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.14x = 1,093.02 × 318.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.14x = 347,760.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,760.71/729.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.95

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