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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.59, 1,094.40 and 181.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.59, 1,094.40 and 181.78 is: 272.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.59 : 1,094.40 = 181.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.59/1,094.40 = 181.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.59x = 1,094.40 × 181.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.59x = 198,937.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,937.30/729.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.67

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