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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.08, 1,091.70 and 558.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.08, 1,091.70 and 558.20 is: 835.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.08 : 1,091.70 = 558.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.08/1,091.70 = 558.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.08x = 1,091.70 × 558.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.08x = 609,386.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,386.94/729.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.83

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