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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.86, 1,330.38 and 729.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.86, 1,330.38 and 729.06 is: 1,005.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.86 : 1,330.38 = 729.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.86/1,330.38 = 729.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.86x = 1,330.38 × 729.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.86x = 969,926.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,926.84/964.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.25

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