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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729, 1,092.69 and 420.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729, 1,092.69 and 420.80 is: 630.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729 : 1,092.69 = 420.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729/1,092.69 = 420.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729x = 1,092.69 × 420.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729x = 459,798.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,798.49/729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.72

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