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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.97, 1,093.42 and 547.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.97, 1,093.42 and 547.11 is: 819.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.97 : 1,093.42 = 547.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.97/1,093.42 = 547.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.97x = 1,093.42 × 547.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.97x = 598,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,221.02/729.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.51

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