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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.03, 1,090.43 and 671.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.03, 1,090.43 and 671.12 is: 1,005.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.03 : 1,090.43 = 671.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.03/1,090.43 = 671.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.03x = 1,090.43 × 671.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.03x = 731,800.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,800.57/728.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.19

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