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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.66, 1,094.01 and 405.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.66, 1,094.01 and 405.27 is: 607.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.66 : 1,094.01 = 405.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.66/1,094.01 = 405.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.66x = 1,094.01 × 405.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.66x = 443,369.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,369.43/729.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.64

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