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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.89, 1,095.50 and 383.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.89, 1,095.50 and 383.45 is: 575.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.89 : 1,095.50 = 383.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.89/1,095.50 = 383.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.89x = 1,095.50 × 383.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.89x = 420,067.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,067.56/729.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.52

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