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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.22, 1,004.52 and 692.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.22, 1,004.52 and 692.16 is: 953.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.22 : 1,004.52 = 692.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.22/1,004.52 = 692.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.22x = 1,004.52 × 692.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.22x = 695,288.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,288.56/729.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.47

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