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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.26, 1,094.02 and 344.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.26, 1,094.02 and 344.50 is: 516.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.26 : 1,094.02 = 344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.26/1,094.02 = 344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.26x = 1,094.02 × 344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.26x = 376,889.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,889.89/729.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.81

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