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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.14, 1,086.62 and 650.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.14, 1,086.62 and 650.29 is: 970.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.14 : 1,086.62 = 650.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.14/1,086.62 = 650.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.14x = 1,086.62 × 650.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.14x = 706,618.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,618.12/728.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.44

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