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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.99, 1,094.79 and 699.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.99, 1,094.79 and 699.63 is: 1,050.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.99 : 1,094.79 = 699.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.99/1,094.79 = 699.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.99x = 1,094.79 × 699.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.99x = 765,947.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,947.93/728.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.70

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