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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.07, 1,094.01 and 534.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.07, 1,094.01 and 534.47 is: 801.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.07 : 1,094.01 = 534.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.07/1,094.01 = 534.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.07x = 1,094.01 × 534.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.07x = 584,708.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,708.05/729.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.99

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