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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.06, 1,094.16 and 524.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.06, 1,094.16 and 524.10 is: 786.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.06 : 1,094.16 = 524.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.06/1,094.16 = 524.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.06x = 1,094.16 × 524.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.06x = 573,449.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,449.26/729.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.56

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