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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729, 1,092.12 and 564.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729, 1,092.12 and 564.75 is: 846.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729 : 1,092.12 = 564.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729/1,092.12 = 564.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729x = 1,092.12 × 564.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729x = 616,774.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,774.77/729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.06

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