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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.45, 1,006.49 and 704.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.45, 1,006.49 and 704.45 is: 971.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.45 : 1,006.49 = 704.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.45/1,006.49 = 704.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.45x = 1,006.49 × 704.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.45x = 709,013.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,013.33/729.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.98

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