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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.34, 1,092.93 and 711.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.34, 1,092.93 and 711.23 is: 1,065.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.34 : 1,092.93 = 711.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.34/1,092.93 = 711.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.34x = 1,092.93 × 711.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.34x = 777,325.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,325.62/729.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.79

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