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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.49, 1,095.54 and 700.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.49, 1,095.54 and 700.13 is: 1,051.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.49 : 1,095.54 = 700.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.49/1,095.54 = 700.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.49x = 1,095.54 × 700.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.49x = 767,020.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,020.42/729.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.45

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