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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.91, 1,093.65 and 455.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.91, 1,093.65 and 455.23 is: 682.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.91 : 1,093.65 = 455.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.91/1,093.65 = 455.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.91x = 1,093.65 × 455.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.91x = 497,862.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,862.29/729.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.09

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