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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.76, 1,092.58 and 569.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.76, 1,092.58 and 569.32 is: 852.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.76 : 1,092.58 = 569.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.76/1,092.58 = 569.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.76x = 1,092.58 × 569.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.76x = 622,027.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,027.65/729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.37

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