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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.28, 1,094.63 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.28, 1,094.63 and 364.32 is: 546.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.28 : 1,094.63 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.28/1,094.63 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.28x = 1,094.63 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.28x = 398,795.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,795.60/729.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.83

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