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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.30, 1,092.84 and 614.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.30, 1,092.84 and 614.46 is: 920.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.30 : 1,092.84 = 614.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.30/1,092.84 = 614.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.30x = 1,092.84 × 614.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.30x = 671,506.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,506.47/729.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.75

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