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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.86, 1,006.97 and 467.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.86, 1,006.97 and 467.82 is: 645.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.86 : 1,006.97 = 467.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.86/1,006.97 = 467.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.86x = 1,006.97 × 467.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.86x = 471,078.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,078.37/729.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.44

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