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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.64, 1,092.66 and 544.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.64, 1,092.66 and 544.10 is: 814.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.64 : 1,092.66 = 544.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.64/1,092.66 = 544.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.64x = 1,092.66 × 544.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.64x = 594,516.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,516.31/729.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.81

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