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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.30, 1,093.77 and 729.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.30, 1,093.77 and 729.84 is: 1,007.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.30 : 1,093.77 = 729.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.30/1,093.77 = 729.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.30x = 1,093.77 × 729.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.30x = 798,277.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,277.10/792.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.54

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