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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.96, 1,094.22 and 651.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.96, 1,094.22 and 651.44 is: 977.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.96 : 1,094.22 = 651.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.96/1,094.22 = 651.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.96x = 1,094.22 × 651.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.96x = 712,818.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,818.68/728.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.86

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