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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.60, 1,004.70 and 611.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.60, 1,004.70 and 611.07 is: 841.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.60 : 1,004.70 = 611.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.60/1,004.70 = 611.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.60x = 1,004.70 × 611.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.60x = 613,942.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,942.03/729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.48

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