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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.83, 1,094.74 and 182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.83, 1,094.74 and 182.02 is: 273.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.83 : 1,094.74 = 182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.83/1,094.74 = 182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.83x = 1,094.74 × 182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.83x = 199,264.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,264.57/729.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.03

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