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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.17, 1,090.98 and 404.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.17, 1,090.98 and 404.76 is: 605.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.17 : 1,090.98 = 404.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.17/1,090.98 = 404.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.17x = 1,090.98 × 404.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.17x = 441,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,583.04/729.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.60

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