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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.22, 1,094.19 and 455.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.22, 1,094.19 and 455.24 is: 683.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.22 : 1,094.19 = 455.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.22/1,094.19 = 455.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.22x = 1,094.19 × 455.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.22x = 498,119.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,119.06/729.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.08

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