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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.47, 1,093.37 and 404.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.47, 1,093.37 and 404.19 is: 605.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.47 : 1,093.37 = 404.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.47/1,093.37 = 404.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.47x = 1,093.37 × 404.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.47x = 441,927.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,927.20/729.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.82

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