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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.81, 1,095.17 and 378.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.81, 1,095.17 and 378.45 is: 567.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.81 : 1,095.17 = 378.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.81/1,095.17 = 378.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.81x = 1,095.17 × 378.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.81x = 414,467.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,467.09/729.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.91

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