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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.99, 1,094.31 and 364.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.99, 1,094.31 and 364.46 is: 546.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.99 : 1,094.31 = 364.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.99/1,094.31 = 364.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.99x = 1,094.31 × 364.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.99x = 398,826.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,826.75/729.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.35

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