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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.74, 1,095.06 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.74, 1,095.06 and 364.52 is: 547.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.74 : 1,095.06 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.74/1,095.06 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.74x = 1,095.06 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.74x = 399,171.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,171.27/729.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.00

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