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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.15, 1,094.00 and 290.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.15, 1,094.00 and 290.43 is: 435.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.15 : 1,094.00 = 290.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.15/1,094.00 = 290.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.15x = 1,094.00 × 290.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.15x = 317,728.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,728.97/729.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.75

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