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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.29, 1,093.02 and 574.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.29, 1,093.02 and 574.60 is: 861.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.29 : 1,093.02 = 574.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.29/1,093.02 = 574.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.29x = 1,093.02 × 574.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.29x = 628,046.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,046.42/729.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.18

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