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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.77, 1,094.92 and 455.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.77, 1,094.92 and 455.55 is: 683.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.77 : 1,094.92 = 455.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.77/1,094.92 = 455.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.77x = 1,094.92 × 455.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.77x = 498,785.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,785.56/729.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.48

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