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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.68, 1,095.53 and 456.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.68, 1,095.53 and 456.84 is: 685.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.68 : 1,095.53 = 456.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.68/1,095.53 = 456.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.68x = 1,095.53 × 456.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.68x = 500,479.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,479.64/729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.89

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