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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.50, 1,094.45 and 382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.50, 1,094.45 and 382.74 is: 574.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.50 : 1,094.45 = 382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.50/1,094.45 = 382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.50x = 1,094.45 × 382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.50x = 418,891.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,891.01/729.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.21

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