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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.88, 1,092.90 and 403.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.88, 1,092.90 and 403.60 is: 604.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.88 : 1,092.90 = 403.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.88/1,092.90 = 403.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.88x = 1,092.90 × 403.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.88x = 441,094.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,094.44/729.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.34

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