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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.74, 1,094.96 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.74, 1,094.96 and 364.52 is: 546.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.74 : 1,094.96 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.74/1,094.96 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.74x = 1,094.96 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.74x = 399,138.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,138.47/729.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.96

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