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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.79, 1,093.76 and 575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.79, 1,093.76 and 575.10 is: 861.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.79 : 1,093.76 = 575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.79/1,093.76 = 575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.79x = 1,093.76 × 575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.79x = 629,021.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,021.38/729.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.92

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