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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.81, 1,093.91 and 364.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.81, 1,093.91 and 364.91 is: 546.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.81 : 1,093.91 = 364.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.81/1,093.91 = 364.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.81x = 1,093.91 × 364.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.81x = 399,171.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,171.40/729.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.95

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