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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.65, 1,094.48 and 318.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.65, 1,094.48 and 318.82 is: 478.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.65 : 1,094.48 = 318.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.65/1,094.48 = 318.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.65x = 1,094.48 × 318.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.65x = 348,946.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,946.83/729.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.24

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