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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.21, 1,004.64 and 694.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.21, 1,004.64 and 694.65 is: 957.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.21 : 1,004.64 = 694.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.21/1,004.64 = 694.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.21x = 1,004.64 × 694.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.21x = 697,873.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,873.18/729.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.03

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