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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.90, 1,094.84 and 621.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.90, 1,094.84 and 621.45 is: 932.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.90 : 1,094.84 = 621.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.90/1,094.84 = 621.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.90x = 1,094.84 × 621.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.90x = 680,385.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,385.21/729.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.16

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