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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.66, 1,098.77 and 525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.66, 1,098.77 and 525.64 is: 791.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.66 : 1,098.77 = 525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.66/1,098.77 = 525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.66x = 1,098.77 × 525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.66x = 577,554.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,554.15/729.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.54

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