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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.23, 1,094.30 and 318.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.23, 1,094.30 and 318.38 is: 477.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.23 : 1,094.30 = 318.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.23/1,094.30 = 318.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.23x = 1,094.30 × 318.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.23x = 348,398.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,398.56/729.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.76

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