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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.08, 1,093.03 and 724.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.08, 1,093.03 and 724.75 is: 1,088.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.08 : 1,093.03 = 724.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.08/1,093.03 = 724.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.08x = 1,093.03 × 724.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.08x = 792,173.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,173.49/728.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.03

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