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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.81, 1,094.31 and 364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.81, 1,094.31 and 364.10 is: 545.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.81 : 1,094.31 = 364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.81/1,094.31 = 364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.81x = 1,094.31 × 364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.81x = 398,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,432.80/729.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.94

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