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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.81, 1,094.71 and 680.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.81, 1,094.71 and 680.60 is: 1,020.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.81 : 1,094.71 = 680.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.81/1,094.71 = 680.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.81x = 1,094.71 × 680.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.81x = 745,050.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,050.75/729.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.89

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