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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.58, 1,095.15 and 405.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.58, 1,095.15 and 405.22 is: 608.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.58 : 1,095.15 = 405.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.58/1,095.15 = 405.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.58x = 1,095.15 × 405.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.58x = 443,776.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,776.68/729.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.26

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