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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.81, 1,094.83 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.81, 1,094.83 and 291.06 is: 436.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.81 : 1,094.83 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.81/1,094.83 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.81x = 1,094.83 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.81x = 318,655.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,655.02/729.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.63

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