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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.96, 1,095.72 and 652.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.96, 1,095.72 and 652.44 is: 979.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.96 : 1,095.72 = 652.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.96/1,095.72 = 652.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.96x = 1,095.72 × 652.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.96x = 714,891.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,891.56/729.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.36

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