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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.51, 1,092.53 and 574.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.51, 1,092.53 and 574.20 is: 859.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.51 : 1,092.53 = 574.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.51/1,092.53 = 574.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.51x = 1,092.53 × 574.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.51x = 627,327.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,327.86/729.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.93

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