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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.82, 1,095.75 and 455.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.82, 1,095.75 and 455.11 is: 683.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.82 : 1,095.75 = 455.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.82/1,095.75 = 455.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.82x = 1,095.75 × 455.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.82x = 498,686.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,686.78/729.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.30

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