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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.45, 1,092.74 and 421.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.45, 1,092.74 and 421.11 is: 630.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.45 : 1,092.74 = 421.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.45/1,092.74 = 421.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.45x = 1,092.74 × 421.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.45x = 460,161.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,161.64/729.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.83

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