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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.88, 1,095.04 and 364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.88, 1,095.04 and 364.24 is: 546.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.88 : 1,095.04 = 364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.88/1,095.04 = 364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.88x = 1,095.04 × 364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.88x = 398,857.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,857.37/729.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.47

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