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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.90, 1,093.68 and 456.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.90, 1,093.68 and 456.21 is: 683.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.90 : 1,093.68 = 456.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.90/1,093.68 = 456.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.90x = 1,093.68 × 456.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.90x = 498,947.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,947.75/729.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.58

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