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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.39, 1,093.33 and 555.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.39, 1,093.33 and 555.57 is: 832.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.39 : 1,093.33 = 555.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.39/1,093.33 = 555.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.39x = 1,093.33 × 555.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.39x = 607,421.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,421.35/729.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.78

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