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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.24, 1,094.40 and 382.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.24, 1,094.40 and 382.66 is: 574.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.24 : 1,094.40 = 382.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.24/1,094.40 = 382.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.24x = 1,094.40 × 382.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.24x = 418,783.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,783.10/729.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.27

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