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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.79, 1,095.77 and 422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.79, 1,095.77 and 422.24 is: 633.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.79 : 1,095.77 = 422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.79/1,095.77 = 422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.79x = 1,095.77 × 422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.79x = 462,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,673.50/729.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.98

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