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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.06, 1,087.95 and 651.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.06, 1,087.95 and 651.19 is: 971.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.06 : 1,087.95 = 651.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.06/1,087.95 = 651.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.06x = 1,087.95 × 651.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.06x = 708,456.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,456.72/729.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.74

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