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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.16, 1,092.30 and 441.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.16, 1,092.30 and 441.16 is: 660.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.16 : 1,092.30 = 441.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.16/1,092.30 = 441.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.16x = 1,092.30 × 441.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.16x = 481,879.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,879.07/729.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.87

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