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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.66, 1,094.49 and 644.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.66, 1,094.49 and 644.61 is: 966.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.66 : 1,094.49 = 644.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.66/1,094.49 = 644.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.66x = 1,094.49 × 644.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.66x = 705,519.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,519.20/729.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.92

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