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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.46, 1,093.92 and 436.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.46, 1,093.92 and 436.51 is: 654.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.46 : 1,093.92 = 436.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.46/1,093.92 = 436.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.46x = 1,093.92 × 436.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.46x = 477,507.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,507.02/729.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.60

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