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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.71, 1,094.87 and 364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.71, 1,094.87 and 364.30 is: 546.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.71 : 1,094.87 = 364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.71/1,094.87 = 364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.71x = 1,094.87 × 364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.71x = 398,857.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,857.27/729.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.60

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