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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.26, 1,092.13 and 455.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.26, 1,092.13 and 455.01 is: 681.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.26 : 1,092.13 = 455.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.26/1,092.13 = 455.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.26x = 1,092.13 × 455.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.26x = 496,930.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,930.07/729.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.42

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