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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.22, 1,092.30 and 546.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.22, 1,092.30 and 546.36 is: 818.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.22 : 1,092.30 = 546.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.22/1,092.30 = 546.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.22x = 1,092.30 × 546.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.22x = 596,789.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,789.03/729.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.39

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