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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.29, 1,094.43 and 318.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.29, 1,094.43 and 318.19 is: 477.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.29 : 1,094.43 = 318.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.29/1,094.43 = 318.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.29x = 1,094.43 × 318.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.29x = 348,236.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,236.68/729.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.50

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