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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.77, 1,093.34 and 382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.77, 1,093.34 and 382.76 is: 573.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.77 : 1,093.34 = 382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.77/1,093.34 = 382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.77x = 1,093.34 × 382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.77x = 418,486.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,486.82/729.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.45

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