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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.76, 1,007.11 and 449.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.76, 1,007.11 and 449.92 is: 620.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.76 : 1,007.11 = 449.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.76/1,007.11 = 449.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.76x = 1,007.11 × 449.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.76x = 453,113.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,113.90/729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.91

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