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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.79, 1,094.83 and 404.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.79, 1,094.83 and 404.47 is: 606.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.79 : 1,094.83 = 404.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.79/1,094.83 = 404.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.79x = 1,094.83 × 404.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.79x = 442,825.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,825.89/729.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.79

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