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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.02, 1,004.47 and 701.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.02, 1,004.47 and 701.69 is: 966.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.02 : 1,004.47 = 701.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.02/1,004.47 = 701.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.02x = 1,004.47 × 701.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.02x = 704,819.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,819.78/729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.80

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