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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.83, 1,092.93 and 683.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.83, 1,092.93 and 683.69 is: 1,023.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.83 : 1,092.93 = 683.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.83/1,092.93 = 683.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.83x = 1,092.93 × 683.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.83x = 747,225.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,225.31/729.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.83

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