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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.63, 1,093.89 and 364.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.63, 1,093.89 and 364.67 is: 546.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.63 : 1,093.89 = 364.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.63/1,093.89 = 364.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.63x = 1,093.89 × 364.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.63x = 398,903.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,903.40/729.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.72

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