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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.93, 1,093.87 and 524.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.93, 1,093.87 and 524.05 is: 785.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.93 : 1,093.87 = 524.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.93/1,093.87 = 524.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.93x = 1,093.87 × 524.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.93x = 573,242.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,242.57/729.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.34

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