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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.84, 1,094.94 and 345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.84, 1,094.94 and 345 is: 517.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.84 : 1,094.94 = 345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.84/1,094.94 = 345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.84x = 1,094.94 × 345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.84x = 377,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,754.30/729.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.59

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