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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.63, 1,093.82 and 339.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.63, 1,093.82 and 339.43 is: 508.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.63 : 1,093.82 = 339.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.63/1,093.82 = 339.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.63x = 1,093.82 × 339.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.63x = 371,273.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,273.86/729.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.86

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