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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.44, 1,093.18 and 364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.44, 1,093.18 and 364.12 is: 545.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.44 : 1,093.18 = 364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.44/1,093.18 = 364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.44x = 1,093.18 × 364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.44x = 398,048.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,048.70/729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.69

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