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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.84, 1,094.50 and 290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.84, 1,094.50 and 290.88 is: 436.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.84 : 1,094.50 = 290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.84/1,094.50 = 290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.84x = 1,094.50 × 290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.84x = 318,368.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,368.16/729.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.22

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