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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.63, 1,093.10 and 651.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.63, 1,093.10 and 651.83 is: 976.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.63 : 1,093.10 = 651.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.63/1,093.10 = 651.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.63x = 1,093.10 × 651.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.63x = 712,506.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,506.65/729.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.53

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