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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.82, 1,099.42 and 680.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.82, 1,099.42 and 680.54 is: 1,020.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.82 : 1,099.42 = 680.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.82/1,099.42 = 680.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.82x = 1,099.42 × 680.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.82x = 748,199.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,199.29/732.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.99

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