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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.72, 1,092.51 and 582.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.72, 1,092.51 and 582.72 is: 872.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.72 : 1,092.51 = 582.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.72/1,092.51 = 582.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.72x = 1,092.51 × 582.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.72x = 636,627.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,627.43/729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.43

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