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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.54, 1,088.16 and 620.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.54, 1,088.16 and 620.10 is: 924.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.54 : 1,088.16 = 620.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.54/1,088.16 = 620.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.54x = 1,088.16 × 620.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.54x = 674,768.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,768.02/729.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.92

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