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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.33, 1,093.95 and 318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.33, 1,093.95 and 318.36 is: 477.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.33 : 1,093.95 = 318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.33/1,093.95 = 318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.33x = 1,093.95 × 318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.33x = 348,269.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,269.92/729.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.52

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