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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.29, 1,094.08 and 403.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.29, 1,094.08 and 403.97 is: 606.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.29 : 1,094.08 = 403.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.29/1,094.08 = 403.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.29x = 1,094.08 × 403.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.29x = 441,975.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,975.50/729.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.04

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