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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.95, 1,093.41 and 363.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.95, 1,093.41 and 363.63 is: 544.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.95 : 1,093.41 = 363.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.95/1,093.41 = 363.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.95x = 1,093.41 × 363.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.95x = 397,596.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,596.68/729.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.69

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