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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.78, 1,092.33 and 404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.78, 1,092.33 and 404.34 is: 605.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.78 : 1,092.33 = 404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.78/1,092.33 = 404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.78x = 1,092.33 × 404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.78x = 441,672.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,672.71/729.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.21

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