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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.10, 1,435.71 and 729.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.10, 1,435.71 and 729.04 is: 1,090.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.10 : 1,435.71 = 729.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.10/1,435.71 = 729.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.10x = 1,435.71 × 729.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.10x = 1,046,690.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,690.02/960.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.19

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