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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.76, 1,094.90 and 448.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.76, 1,094.90 and 448.64 is: 673.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.76 : 1,094.90 = 448.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.76/1,094.90 = 448.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.76x = 1,094.90 × 448.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.76x = 491,216.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,216.43/729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.12

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