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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.30, 1,006.10 and 679.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.30, 1,006.10 and 679.22 is: 937.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.30 : 1,006.10 = 679.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.30/1,006.10 = 679.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.30x = 1,006.10 × 679.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.30x = 683,363.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,363.24/729.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.01

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