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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.03, 1,091.43 and 566.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.03, 1,091.43 and 566.85 is: 848.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.03 : 1,091.43 = 566.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.03/1,091.43 = 566.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.03x = 1,091.43 × 566.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.03x = 618,677.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,677.10/729.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.63

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