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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.48, 1,094.52 and 575.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.48, 1,094.52 and 575.58 is: 863.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.48 : 1,094.52 = 575.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.48/1,094.52 = 575.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.48x = 1,094.52 × 575.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.48x = 629,983.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,983.82/729.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.61

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