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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.90, 1,004.94 and 680.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.90, 1,004.94 and 680.22 is: 936.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.90 : 1,004.94 = 680.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.90/1,004.94 = 680.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.90x = 1,004.94 × 680.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.90x = 683,580.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,580.29/729.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.54

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