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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.60, 1,091.92 and 441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.60, 1,091.92 and 441.24 is: 660.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.60 : 1,091.92 = 441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.60/1,091.92 = 441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.60x = 1,091.92 × 441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.60x = 481,798.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,798.78/729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.36

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