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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.52, 1,093.56 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.52, 1,093.56 and 344.08 is: 515.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.52 : 1,093.56 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.52/1,093.56 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.52x = 1,093.56 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.52x = 376,272.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,272.12/729.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.78

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