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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.02, 1,005.75 and 445.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.02, 1,005.75 and 445.29 is: 614.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.02 : 1,005.75 = 445.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.02/1,005.75 = 445.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.02x = 1,005.75 × 445.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.02x = 447,850.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,850.42/729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.32

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