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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.16, 1,001.80 and 708.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.16, 1,001.80 and 708.96 is: 975.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.16 : 1,001.80 = 708.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.16/1,001.80 = 708.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.16x = 1,001.80 × 708.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.16x = 710,236.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,236.13/728.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.38

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