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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.94, 1,094.92 and 319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.94, 1,094.92 and 319.08 is: 478.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.94 : 1,094.92 = 319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.94/1,094.92 = 319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.94x = 1,094.92 × 319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.94x = 349,367.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,367.07/729.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.62

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