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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.08, 1,087.08 and 708.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.08, 1,087.08 and 708.64 is: 1,058.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.08 : 1,087.08 = 708.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.08/1,087.08 = 708.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.08x = 1,087.08 × 708.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.08x = 770,348.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,348.37/728.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.05

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