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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.26, 1,094.53 and 382.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.26, 1,094.53 and 382.84 is: 574.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.26 : 1,094.53 = 382.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.26/1,094.53 = 382.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.26x = 1,094.53 × 382.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.26x = 419,027.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,027.95/729.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.59

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