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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.68, 1,094.64 and 318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.68, 1,094.64 and 318.56 is: 477.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.68 : 1,094.64 = 318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.68/1,094.64 = 318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.68x = 1,094.64 × 318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.68x = 348,708.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,708.52/729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.89

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