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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.12, 1,093.08 and 421.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.12, 1,093.08 and 421.11 is: 631.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.12 : 1,093.08 = 421.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.12/1,093.08 = 421.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.12x = 1,093.08 × 421.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.12x = 460,306.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,306.92/729.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.32

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