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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.02, 1,093.73 and 404.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.02, 1,093.73 and 404.62 is: 607.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.02 : 1,093.73 = 404.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.02/1,093.73 = 404.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.02x = 1,093.73 × 404.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.02x = 442,545.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,545.03/729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.04

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