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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.81, 1,094.36 and 521.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.81, 1,094.36 and 521.46 is: 781.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.81 : 1,094.36 = 521.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.81/1,094.36 = 521.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.81x = 1,094.36 × 521.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.81x = 570,662.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,662.36/729.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.93

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