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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.68, 1,093.12 and 405.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.68, 1,093.12 and 405.28 is: 607.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.68 : 1,093.12 = 405.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.68/1,093.12 = 405.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.68x = 1,093.12 × 405.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.68x = 443,019.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,019.67/729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.14

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