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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.56, 1,094.88 and 535.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.56, 1,094.88 and 535.05 is: 802.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.56 : 1,094.88 = 535.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.56/1,094.88 = 535.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.56x = 1,094.88 × 535.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.56x = 585,815.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,815.54/729.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.98

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