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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.36, 1,095.78 and 610.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.36, 1,095.78 and 610.26 is: 916.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.36 : 1,095.78 = 610.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.36/1,095.78 = 610.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.36x = 1,095.78 × 610.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.36x = 668,710.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,710.70/729.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.85

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