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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.97, 1,090.45 and 656.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.97, 1,090.45 and 656.73 is: 981.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.97 : 1,090.45 = 656.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.97/1,090.45 = 656.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.97x = 1,090.45 × 656.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.97x = 716,131.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,131.23/729.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.04

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