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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.68, 1,094.13 and 382.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.68, 1,094.13 and 382.17 is: 573.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.68 : 1,094.13 = 382.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.68/1,094.13 = 382.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.68x = 1,094.13 × 382.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.68x = 418,143.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,143.66/729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.05

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