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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.34, 1,094.51 and 318.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.34, 1,094.51 and 318.26 is: 477.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.34 : 1,094.51 = 318.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.34/1,094.51 = 318.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.34x = 1,094.51 × 318.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.34x = 348,338.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,338.75/729.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.61

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