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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.86, 1,096.20 and 456.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.86, 1,096.20 and 456.50 is: 685.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.86 : 1,096.20 = 456.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.86/1,096.20 = 456.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.86x = 1,096.20 × 456.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.86x = 500,415.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,415.30/729.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.63

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