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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.15, 1,093.41 and 318.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.15, 1,093.41 and 318.06 is: 476.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.15 : 1,093.41 = 318.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.15/1,093.41 = 318.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.15x = 1,093.41 × 318.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.15x = 347,769.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,769.98/729.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.95

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