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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.81, 1,095.02 and 592.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.81, 1,095.02 and 592.31 is: 888.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.81 : 1,095.02 = 592.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.81/1,095.02 = 592.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.81x = 1,095.02 × 592.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.81x = 648,593.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,593.29/729.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.72

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