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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.29, 1,090.74 and 420.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.29, 1,090.74 and 420.38 is: 628.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.29 : 1,090.74 = 420.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.29/1,090.74 = 420.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.29x = 1,090.74 × 420.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.29x = 458,525.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,525.28/729.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.73

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