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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.20, 1,094.07 and 339.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.20, 1,094.07 and 339.39 is: 509.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.20 : 1,094.07 = 339.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.20/1,094.07 = 339.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.20x = 1,094.07 × 339.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.20x = 371,316.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,316.42/729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.21

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