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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.85, 1,007.92 and 729.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.85, 1,007.92 and 729.62 is: 1,004.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.85 : 1,007.92 = 729.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.85/1,007.92 = 729.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.85x = 1,007.92 × 729.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.85x = 735,394.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,394.94/731.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.84

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