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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.21, 1,094.25 and 290.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.21, 1,094.25 and 290.39 is: 435.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.21 : 1,094.25 = 290.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.21/1,094.25 = 290.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.21x = 1,094.25 × 290.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.21x = 317,753.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,753.79/729.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.75

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