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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729, 1,095.90 and 675.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729, 1,095.90 and 675.54 is: 1,015.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729 : 1,095.90 = 675.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729/1,095.90 = 675.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729x = 1,095.90 × 675.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729x = 740,324.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,324.29/729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.53

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