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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.62, 1,006.89 and 572.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.62, 1,006.89 and 572.44 is: 789.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.62 : 1,006.89 = 572.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.62/1,006.89 = 572.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.62x = 1,006.89 × 572.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.62x = 576,384.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,384.11/729.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.98

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