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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.90, 1,004.94 and 619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.90, 1,004.94 and 619.20 is: 852.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.90 : 1,004.94 = 619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.90/1,004.94 = 619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.90x = 1,004.94 × 619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.90x = 622,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,258.85/729.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.53

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