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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729, 1,093.46 and 420.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729, 1,093.46 and 420.63 is: 630.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729 : 1,093.46 = 420.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729/1,093.46 = 420.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729x = 1,093.46 × 420.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729x = 459,943.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,943.45/729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.92

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