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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.06, 1,086.46 and 650.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.06, 1,086.46 and 650.19 is: 970.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.06 : 1,086.46 = 650.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.06/1,086.46 = 650.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.06x = 1,086.46 × 650.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.06x = 706,400.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,400.00/728.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.25

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