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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.12, 1,005.90 and 664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.12, 1,005.90 and 664.76 is: 918.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.12 : 1,005.90 = 664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.12/1,005.90 = 664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.12x = 1,005.90 × 664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.12x = 668,682.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,682.08/728.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.37

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