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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.40, 1,093.58 and 421.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.40, 1,093.58 and 421.38 is: 631.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.40 : 1,093.58 = 421.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.40/1,093.58 = 421.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.40x = 1,093.58 × 421.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.40x = 460,812.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,812.74/729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.77

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