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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.36, 1,094.18 and 469.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.36, 1,094.18 and 469.62 is: 704.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.36 : 1,094.18 = 469.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.36/1,094.18 = 469.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.36x = 1,094.18 × 469.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.36x = 513,846.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,846.46/729.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.52

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