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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.24, 1,094.04 and 318.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.24, 1,094.04 and 318.45 is: 477.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.24 : 1,094.04 = 318.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.24/1,094.04 = 318.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.24x = 1,094.04 × 318.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.24x = 348,397.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,397.04/729.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.75

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