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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.71, 1,095.15 and 339.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.71, 1,095.15 and 339.89 is: 510.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.71 : 1,095.15 = 339.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.71/1,095.15 = 339.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.71x = 1,095.15 × 339.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.71x = 372,230.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,230.53/729.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.11

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