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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.92, 1,090.36 and 680.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.92, 1,090.36 and 680.80 is: 1,021.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.92 : 1,090.36 = 680.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.92/1,090.36 = 680.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.92x = 1,090.36 × 680.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.92x = 742,317.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,317.09/726.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.18

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