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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.89, 1,095.05 and 255.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.89, 1,095.05 and 255.01 is: 382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.89 : 1,095.05 = 255.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.89/1,095.05 = 255.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.89x = 1,095.05 × 255.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.89x = 279,252.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,252.08/729.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.60

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