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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.66, 1,093.58 and 574.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.66, 1,093.58 and 574.98 is: 861.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.66 : 1,093.58 = 574.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.66/1,093.58 = 574.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.66x = 1,093.58 × 574.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.66x = 628,783.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,783.96/729.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.74

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