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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.57, 1,093.77 and 339.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.57, 1,093.77 and 339.81 is: 509.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.57 : 1,093.77 = 339.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.57/1,093.77 = 339.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.57x = 1,093.77 × 339.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.57x = 371,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,673.98/729.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.44

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