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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.28, 1,092.12 and 565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.28, 1,092.12 and 565.60 is: 847.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.28 : 1,092.12 = 565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.28/1,092.12 = 565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.28x = 1,092.12 × 565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.28x = 617,703.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,703.07/729.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.00

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