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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.16, 1,093.74 and 644.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.16, 1,093.74 and 644.11 is: 966.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.16 : 1,093.74 = 644.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.16/1,093.74 = 644.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.16x = 1,093.74 × 644.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.16x = 704,488.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,488.87/729.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.17

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