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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.28, 1,005.76 and 619.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.28, 1,005.76 and 619.04 is: 853.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.28 : 1,005.76 = 619.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.28/1,005.76 = 619.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.28x = 1,005.76 × 619.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.28x = 622,605.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,605.67/729.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.73

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