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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.42, 1,096.02 and 682.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.42, 1,096.02 and 682.02 is: 1,024.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.42 : 1,096.02 = 682.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.42/1,096.02 = 682.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.42x = 1,096.02 × 682.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.42x = 747,507.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,507.56/729.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.80

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