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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.16, 1,006.26 and 445.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.16, 1,006.26 and 445.62 is: 614.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.16 : 1,006.26 = 445.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.16/1,006.26 = 445.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.16x = 1,006.26 × 445.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.16x = 448,411.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,411.52/729.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.97

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