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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.98, 1,094.72 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.98, 1,094.72 and 291.06 is: 436.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.98 : 1,094.72 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.98/1,094.72 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.98x = 1,094.72 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.98x = 318,629.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,629.20/729.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.49

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