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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.23, 1,093.13 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.23, 1,093.13 and 290.16 is: 434.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.23 : 1,093.13 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.23/1,093.13 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.23x = 1,093.13 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.23x = 317,181.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,181.15/729.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.96

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