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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.67, 1,092.30 and 544.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.67, 1,092.30 and 544.09 is: 814.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.67 : 1,092.30 = 544.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.67/1,092.30 = 544.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.67x = 1,092.30 × 544.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.67x = 594,309.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,309.51/729.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.49

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