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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.06, 1,094.13 and 534.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.06, 1,094.13 and 534.55 is: 802.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.06 : 1,094.13 = 534.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.06/1,094.13 = 534.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.06x = 1,094.13 × 534.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.06x = 584,867.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,867.19/729.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.22

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