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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.40, 1,094.50 and 344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.40, 1,094.50 and 344.64 is: 517.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.40 : 1,094.50 = 344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.40/1,094.50 = 344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.40x = 1,094.50 × 344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.40x = 377,208.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,208.48/729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.15

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