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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.68, 1,094.52 and 627.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.68, 1,094.52 and 627.92 is: 941.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.68 : 1,094.52 = 627.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.68/1,094.52 = 627.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.68x = 1,094.52 × 627.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.68x = 687,271.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,271.00/729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.88

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