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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.58, 1,099.74 and 687.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.58, 1,099.74 and 687.24 is: 1,035.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.58 : 1,099.74 = 687.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.58/1,099.74 = 687.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.58x = 1,099.74 × 687.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.58x = 755,790.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,790.99/729.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.92

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