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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.76, 1,094.72 and 437.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.76, 1,094.72 and 437.52 is: 656.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.76 : 1,094.72 = 437.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.76/1,094.72 = 437.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.76x = 1,094.72 × 437.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.76x = 478,961.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,961.89/729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.33

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