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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.64, 1,094.88 and 318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.64, 1,094.88 and 318.88 is: 478.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.64 : 1,094.88 = 318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.64/1,094.88 = 318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.64x = 1,094.88 × 318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.64x = 349,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,135.33/729.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.50

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