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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.63, 1,088.51 and 670.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.63, 1,088.51 and 670.16 is: 999.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.63 : 1,088.51 = 670.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.63/1,088.51 = 670.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.63x = 1,088.51 × 670.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.63x = 729,475.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,475.86/729.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.79

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