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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.84, 1,092.98 and 469.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.84, 1,092.98 and 469.02 is: 702.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.84 : 1,092.98 = 469.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.84/1,092.98 = 469.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.84x = 1,092.98 × 469.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.84x = 512,629.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,629.48/729.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.39

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