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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.05, 1,093.73 and 709.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.05, 1,093.73 and 709.01 is: 1,063.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.05 : 1,093.73 = 709.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.05/1,093.73 = 709.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.05x = 1,093.73 × 709.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.05x = 775,456.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,456.49/729.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.66

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