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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.30, 1,091.93 and 567.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.30, 1,091.93 and 567.30 is: 849.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.30 : 1,091.93 = 567.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.30/1,091.93 = 567.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.30x = 1,091.93 × 567.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.30x = 619,456.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,456.34/729.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.38

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