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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.16, 1,092.81 and 469.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.16, 1,092.81 and 469.06 is: 702.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.16 : 1,092.81 = 469.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.16/1,092.81 = 469.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.16x = 1,092.81 × 469.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.16x = 512,593.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,593.46/729.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.99

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