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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.40, 1,092.88 and 555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.40, 1,092.88 and 555.80 is: 832.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.40 : 1,092.88 = 555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.40/1,092.88 = 555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.40x = 1,092.88 × 555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.40x = 607,422.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,422.70/729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.77

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