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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.83, 1,100.19 and 682.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.83, 1,100.19 and 682.22 is: 1,028.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.83 : 1,100.19 = 682.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.83/1,100.19 = 682.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.83x = 1,100.19 × 682.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.83x = 750,571.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,571.62/729.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.42

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