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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.12, 1,094.48 and 556.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.12, 1,094.48 and 556.88 is: 835.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.12 : 1,094.48 = 556.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.12/1,094.48 = 556.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.12x = 1,094.48 × 556.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.12x = 609,494.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,494.02/729.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.93

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