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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.89, 1,094.32 and 364.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.89, 1,094.32 and 364.42 is: 546.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.89 : 1,094.32 = 364.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.89/1,094.32 = 364.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.89x = 1,094.32 × 364.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.89x = 398,788.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,788.45/729.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.37

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