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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728, 1,094.40 and 674.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728, 1,094.40 and 674.54 is: 1,014.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728 : 1,094.40 = 674.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728/1,094.40 = 674.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728x = 1,094.40 × 674.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728x = 738,216.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,216.58/728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.03

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