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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.30, 1,092.71 and 440.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.30, 1,092.71 and 440.13 is: 659.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.30 : 1,092.71 = 440.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.30/1,092.71 = 440.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.30x = 1,092.71 × 440.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.30x = 480,926.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,926.79/729.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.44

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