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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.93, 1,093.91 and 334.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.93, 1,093.91 and 334.34 is: 501.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.93 : 1,093.91 = 334.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.93/1,093.91 = 334.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.93x = 1,093.91 × 334.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.93x = 365,736.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,736.20/729.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.06

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