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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.16, 1,091.75 and 681.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.16, 1,091.75 and 681.77 is: 1,020.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.16 : 1,091.75 = 681.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.16/1,091.75 = 681.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.16x = 1,091.75 × 681.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.16x = 744,321.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,321.72/729.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.80

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