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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.60, 1,094.73 and 339.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.60, 1,094.73 and 339.81 is: 509.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.60 : 1,094.73 = 339.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.60/1,094.73 = 339.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.60x = 1,094.73 × 339.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.60x = 372,000.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,000.20/729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.87

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