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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.68, 1,092.36 and 485.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.68, 1,092.36 and 485.36 is: 726.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.68 : 1,092.36 = 485.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.68/1,092.36 = 485.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.68x = 1,092.36 × 485.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.68x = 530,187.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,187.85/729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.60

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