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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.47, 1,092.67 and 546.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.47, 1,092.67 and 546.61 is: 818.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.47 : 1,092.67 = 546.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.47/1,092.67 = 546.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.47x = 1,092.67 × 546.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.47x = 597,264.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,264.35/729.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.76

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