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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.82, 1,094.63 and 421.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.82, 1,094.63 and 421.29 is: 632.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.82 : 1,094.63 = 421.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.82/1,094.63 = 421.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.82x = 1,094.63 × 421.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.82x = 461,154.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,154.57/728.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.74

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