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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.05, 1,086.44 and 704.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.05, 1,086.44 and 704.38 is: 1,051.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.05 : 1,086.44 = 704.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.05/1,086.44 = 704.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.05x = 1,086.44 × 704.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.05x = 765,266.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,266.61/728.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.12

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