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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.51, 1,094.66 and 677.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.51, 1,094.66 and 677.22 is: 1,016.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.51 : 1,094.66 = 677.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.51/1,094.66 = 677.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.51x = 1,094.66 × 677.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.51x = 741,322.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,322.26/729.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.19

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