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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.56, 1,094.52 and 669.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.56, 1,094.52 and 669.56 is: 1,004.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.56 : 1,094.52 = 669.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.56/1,094.52 = 669.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.56x = 1,094.52 × 669.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.56x = 732,846.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,846.81/729.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.51

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