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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.41, 1,093.86 and 455.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.41, 1,093.86 and 455.58 is: 683.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.41 : 1,093.86 = 455.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.41/1,093.86 = 455.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.41x = 1,093.86 × 455.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.41x = 498,340.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,340.74/729.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.22

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