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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.24, 1,094.06 and 404.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.24, 1,094.06 and 404.84 is: 607.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.24 : 1,094.06 = 404.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.24/1,094.06 = 404.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.24x = 1,094.06 × 404.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.24x = 442,914.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,914.79/729.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.36

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