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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.72, 1,092.96 and 512.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.72, 1,092.96 and 512.64 is: 767.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.72 : 1,092.96 = 512.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.72/1,092.96 = 512.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.72x = 1,092.96 × 512.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.72x = 560,295.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,295.01/729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.82

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