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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.79, 1,094.68 and 339.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.79, 1,094.68 and 339.58 is: 509.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.79 : 1,094.68 = 339.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.79/1,094.68 = 339.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.79x = 1,094.68 × 339.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.79x = 371,725.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,725.64/729.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.36

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