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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.16, 1,093.90 and 536.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.16, 1,093.90 and 536.20 is: 804.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.16 : 1,093.90 = 536.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.16/1,093.90 = 536.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.16x = 1,093.90 × 536.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.16x = 586,549.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,549.18/729.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.42

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