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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.79, 1,415.55 and 729.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.79, 1,415.55 and 729.33 is: 1,092.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.79 : 1,415.55 = 729.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.79/1,415.55 = 729.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.79x = 1,415.55 × 729.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.79x = 1,032,403.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,403.08/944.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.73

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