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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.09, 1,092.13 and 709.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.09, 1,092.13 and 709.86 is: 1,064.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.09 : 1,092.13 = 709.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.09/1,092.13 = 709.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.09x = 1,092.13 × 709.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.09x = 775,265.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,265.72/728.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.80

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