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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.28, 1,087.97 and 650.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.28, 1,087.97 and 650.92 is: 971.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.28 : 1,087.97 = 650.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.28/1,087.97 = 650.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.28x = 1,087.97 × 650.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.28x = 708,181.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,181.43/729.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.07

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