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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.38, 1,094.39 and 382.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.38, 1,094.39 and 382.63 is: 574.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.38 : 1,094.39 = 382.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.38/1,094.39 = 382.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.38x = 1,094.39 × 382.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.38x = 418,750.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,750.86/729.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.12

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