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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.89, 1,006.67 and 467.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.89, 1,006.67 and 467.93 is: 645.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.89 : 1,006.67 = 467.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.89/1,006.67 = 467.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.89x = 1,006.67 × 467.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.89x = 471,046.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,046.06/729.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.37

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