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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.15, 1,005.45 and 635.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.15, 1,005.45 and 635.07 is: 875.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.15 : 1,005.45 = 635.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.15/1,005.45 = 635.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.15x = 1,005.45 × 635.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.15x = 638,526.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,526.72/729.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.71

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