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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.09, 1,093.53 and 455.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.09, 1,093.53 and 455.16 is: 682.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.09 : 1,093.53 = 455.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.09/1,093.53 = 455.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.09x = 1,093.53 × 455.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.09x = 497,731.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,731.11/729.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.67

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