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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.06, 1,089.66 and 668.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.06, 1,089.66 and 668.12 is: 999.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.06 : 1,089.66 = 668.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.06/1,089.66 = 668.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.06x = 1,089.66 × 668.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.06x = 728,023.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,023.64/728.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.95

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