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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.19, 1,093.11 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.19, 1,093.11 and 339.04 is: 508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.19 : 1,093.11 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.19/1,093.11 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.19x = 1,093.11 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.19x = 370,608.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,608.01/729.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.25

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