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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.02, 1,093.53 and 620.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.02, 1,093.53 and 620.58 is: 930.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.02 : 1,093.53 = 620.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.02/1,093.53 = 620.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.02x = 1,093.53 × 620.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.02x = 678,622.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,622.85/729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.87

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