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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.74, 1,094.98 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.74, 1,094.98 and 364.50 is: 546.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.74 : 1,094.98 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.74/1,094.98 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.74x = 1,094.98 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.74x = 399,120.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,120.49/729.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.93

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