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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.28, 1,093.35 and 455.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.28, 1,093.35 and 455.50 is: 682.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.28 : 1,093.35 = 455.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.28/1,093.35 = 455.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.28x = 1,093.35 × 455.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.28x = 498,020.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,020.93/729.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.89

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