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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.60, 1,093.44 and 557.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.60, 1,093.44 and 557.76 is: 835.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.60 : 1,093.44 = 557.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.60/1,093.44 = 557.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.60x = 1,093.44 × 557.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.60x = 609,877.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,877.09/729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.91

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