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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.09, 1,094.04 and 404.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.09, 1,094.04 and 404.82 is: 607.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.09 : 1,094.04 = 404.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.09/1,094.04 = 404.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.09x = 1,094.04 × 404.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.09x = 442,889.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,889.27/729.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.45

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