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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.78, 1,004.76 and 680.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.78, 1,004.76 and 680.10 is: 936.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.78 : 1,004.76 = 680.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.78/1,004.76 = 680.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.78x = 1,004.76 × 680.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.78x = 683,337.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,337.28/729.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.36

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