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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.53, 1,092.68 and 672.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.53, 1,092.68 and 672.62 is: 1,007.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.53 : 1,092.68 = 672.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.53/1,092.68 = 672.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.53x = 1,092.68 × 672.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.53x = 734,949.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,949.60/729.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.44

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