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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.56, 1,092.18 and 440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.56, 1,092.18 and 440.12 is: 658.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.56 : 1,092.18 = 440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.56/1,092.18 = 440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.56x = 1,092.18 × 440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.56x = 480,690.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,690.26/729.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.88

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