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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.91, 1,095.00 and 291.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.91, 1,095.00 and 291.29 is: 436.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.91 : 1,095.00 = 291.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.91/1,095.00 = 291.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.91x = 1,095.00 × 291.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.91x = 318,961.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,961.09/729.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.99

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