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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.93, 1,094.65 and 291.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.93, 1,094.65 and 291.29 is: 436.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.93 : 1,094.65 = 291.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.93/1,094.65 = 291.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.93x = 1,094.65 × 291.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.93x = 318,854.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,854.40/729.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.83

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