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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.32, 1,098.23 and 538.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.32, 1,098.23 and 538.28 is: 810.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.32 : 1,098.23 = 538.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.32/1,098.23 = 538.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.32x = 1,098.23 × 538.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.32x = 591,155.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,155.24/729.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.56

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