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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.91, 1,459.85 and 729.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.91, 1,459.85 and 729.69 is: 1,093.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.91 : 1,459.85 = 729.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.91/1,459.85 = 729.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.91x = 1,459.85 × 729.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.91x = 1,065,234.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,234.30/973.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.78

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