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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.92, 1,093.80 and 455.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.92, 1,093.80 and 455.18 is: 682.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.92 : 1,093.80 = 455.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.92/1,093.80 = 455.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.92x = 1,093.80 × 455.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.92x = 497,875.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,875.88/729.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.10

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