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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.44, 1,091.60 and 566.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.44, 1,091.60 and 566.08 is: 847.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.44 : 1,091.60 = 566.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.44/1,091.60 = 566.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.44x = 1,091.60 × 566.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.44x = 617,932.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,932.93/729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.13

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