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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.20, 1,093.01 and 359.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.20, 1,093.01 and 359.26 is: 538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.20 : 1,093.01 = 359.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.20/1,093.01 = 359.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.20x = 1,093.01 × 359.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.20x = 392,670.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,670.24/729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.50

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