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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.33, 1,094.40 and 318.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.33, 1,094.40 and 318.47 is: 477.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.33 : 1,094.40 = 318.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.33/1,094.40 = 318.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.33x = 1,094.40 × 318.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.33x = 348,528.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,528.10/729.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.87

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