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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.03, 1,004.55 and 675.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.03, 1,004.55 and 675.90 is: 931.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.03 : 1,004.55 = 675.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.03/1,004.55 = 675.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.03x = 1,004.55 × 675.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.03x = 678,975.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,975.35/729.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.34

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