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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.83, 1,006.00 and 691.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.83, 1,006.00 and 691.63 is: 954.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.83 : 1,006.00 = 691.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.83/1,006.00 = 691.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.83x = 1,006.00 × 691.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.83x = 695,776.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,776.55/728.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.65

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