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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.56, 1,092.60 and 400.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.56, 1,092.60 and 400.01 is: 599.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.56 : 1,092.60 = 400.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.56/1,092.60 = 400.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.56x = 1,092.60 × 400.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.56x = 437,045.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,045.46/729.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.06

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