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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.06, 1,094.15 and 544.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.06, 1,094.15 and 544.42 is: 817.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.06 : 1,094.15 = 544.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.06/1,094.15 = 544.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.06x = 1,094.15 × 544.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.06x = 595,677.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,677.14/729.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.05

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