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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.57, 1,094.40 and 364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.57, 1,094.40 and 364.26 is: 546.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.57 : 1,094.40 = 364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.57/1,094.40 = 364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.57x = 1,094.40 × 364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.57x = 398,646.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,646.14/729.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.41

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