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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.12, 1,092.66 and 532.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.12, 1,092.66 and 532.12 is: 797.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.12 : 1,092.66 = 532.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.12/1,092.66 = 532.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.12x = 1,092.66 × 532.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.12x = 581,426.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,426.24/729.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.44

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