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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.34, 1,179.38 and 729.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.34, 1,179.38 and 729.48 is: 1,099.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.34 : 1,179.38 = 729.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.34/1,179.38 = 729.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.34x = 1,179.38 × 729.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.34x = 860,334.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,334.12/782.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.69

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