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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.89, 1,093.61 and 513.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.89, 1,093.61 and 513.08 is: 768.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.89 : 1,093.61 = 513.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.89/1,093.61 = 513.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.89x = 1,093.61 × 513.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.89x = 561,109.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,109.42/729.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.76

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