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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.02, 1,093.74 and 421.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.02, 1,093.74 and 421.09 is: 631.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.02 : 1,093.74 = 421.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.02/1,093.74 = 421.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.02x = 1,093.74 × 421.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.02x = 460,562.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,562.98/729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.76

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