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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.76, 1,093.22 and 574.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.76, 1,093.22 and 574.86 is: 861.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.76 : 1,093.22 = 574.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.76/1,093.22 = 574.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.76x = 1,093.22 × 574.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.76x = 628,448.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,448.45/729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.17

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