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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.12, 1,094.34 and 454.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.12, 1,094.34 and 454.38 is: 681.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.12 : 1,094.34 = 454.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.12/1,094.34 = 454.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.12x = 1,094.34 × 454.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.12x = 497,246.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,246.21/729.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.98

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