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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729, 1,091.72 and 382.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729, 1,091.72 and 382.63 is: 573.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729 : 1,091.72 = 382.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729/1,091.72 = 382.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729x = 1,091.72 × 382.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729x = 417,724.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,724.82/729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.01

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