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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.50, 1,094.93 and 568.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.50, 1,094.93 and 568.21 is: 852.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.50 : 1,094.93 = 568.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.50/1,094.93 = 568.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.50x = 1,094.93 × 568.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.50x = 622,150.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,150.18/729.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.84

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