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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.55, 1,004.83 and 589.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.55, 1,004.83 and 589.42 is: 811.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.55 : 1,004.83 = 589.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.55/1,004.83 = 589.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.55x = 1,004.83 × 589.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.55x = 592,266.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,266.90/729.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.82

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