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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.11, 1,090.95 and 510.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.11, 1,090.95 and 510.63 is: 765.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.11 : 1,090.95 = 510.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.11/1,090.95 = 510.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.11x = 1,090.95 × 510.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.11x = 557,066.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,066.34/728.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.09

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