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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.06, 1,091.70 and 619.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.06, 1,091.70 and 619.08 is: 927.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.06 : 1,091.70 = 619.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.06/1,091.70 = 619.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.06x = 1,091.70 × 619.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.06x = 675,849.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,849.64/729.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.02

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