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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.11, 1,092.93 and 468.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.11, 1,092.93 and 468.36 is: 702.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.11 : 1,092.93 = 468.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.11/1,092.93 = 468.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.11x = 1,092.93 × 468.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.11x = 511,882.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,882.94/729.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.06

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