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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.06, 1,092.21 and 564.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.06, 1,092.21 and 564.81 is: 846.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.06 : 1,092.21 = 564.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.06/1,092.21 = 564.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.06x = 1,092.21 × 564.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.06x = 616,891.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,891.13/729.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.15

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