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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.66, 1,092.12 and 482.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.66, 1,092.12 and 482.94 is: 722.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.66 : 1,092.12 = 482.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.66/1,092.12 = 482.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.66x = 1,092.12 × 482.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.66x = 527,428.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,428.43/729.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.84

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