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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.56, 1,092.90 and 607.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.56, 1,092.90 and 607.44 is: 909.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.56 : 1,092.90 = 607.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.56/1,092.90 = 607.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.56x = 1,092.90 × 607.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.56x = 663,871.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,871.18/729.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.96

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