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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.38, 1,093.88 and 318.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.38, 1,093.88 and 318.42 is: 477.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.38 : 1,093.88 = 318.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.38/1,093.88 = 318.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.38x = 1,093.88 × 318.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.38x = 348,313.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,313.27/729.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.55

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