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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.69, 1,093.65 and 339.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.69, 1,093.65 and 339.17 is: 508.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.69 : 1,093.65 = 339.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.69/1,093.65 = 339.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.69x = 1,093.65 × 339.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.69x = 370,927.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,927.80/729.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.34

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