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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.47, 1,094.40 and 382.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.47, 1,094.40 and 382.71 is: 574.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.47 : 1,094.40 = 382.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.47/1,094.40 = 382.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.47x = 1,094.40 × 382.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.47x = 418,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,837.82/729.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.17

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