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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.32, 1,297.50 and 729.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.32, 1,297.50 and 729.08 is: 1,094.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.32 : 1,297.50 = 729.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.32/1,297.50 = 729.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.32x = 1,297.50 × 729.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.32x = 945,981.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,981.30/864.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.48

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