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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.90, 1,095.25 and 345.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.90, 1,095.25 and 345.14 is: 517.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.90 : 1,095.25 = 345.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.90/1,095.25 = 345.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.90x = 1,095.25 × 345.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.90x = 378,014.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,014.59/729.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.90

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