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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.63, 1,095.03 and 383.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.63, 1,095.03 and 383.06 is: 574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.63 : 1,095.03 = 383.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.63/1,095.03 = 383.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.63x = 1,095.03 × 383.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.63x = 419,464.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,464.93/729.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.90

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