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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.76, 1,093.16 and 440.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.76, 1,093.16 and 440.56 is: 659.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.76 : 1,093.16 = 440.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.76/1,093.16 = 440.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.76x = 1,093.16 × 440.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.76x = 481,602.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,602.57/729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.95

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