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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.12, 1,092.96 and 420.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.12, 1,092.96 and 420.60 is: 630.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.12 : 1,092.96 = 420.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.12/1,092.96 = 420.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.12x = 1,092.96 × 420.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.12x = 459,698.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,698.98/729.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.48

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