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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.52, 1,094.58 and 344.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.52, 1,094.58 and 344.50 is: 516.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.52 : 1,094.58 = 344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.52/1,094.58 = 344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.52x = 1,094.58 × 344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.52x = 377,082.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,082.81/729.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.89

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