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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.56, 1,088.70 and 651.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.56, 1,088.70 and 651.69 is: 972.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.56 : 1,088.70 = 651.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.56/1,088.70 = 651.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.56x = 1,088.70 × 651.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.56x = 709,494.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,494.90/729.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.50

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