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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.60, 1,094.46 and 404.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.60, 1,094.46 and 404.79 is: 607.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.60 : 1,094.46 = 404.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.60/1,094.46 = 404.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.60x = 1,094.46 × 404.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.60x = 443,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,026.46/729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.22

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