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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.18, 1,002.16 and 669.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.18, 1,002.16 and 669.17 is: 920.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.18 : 1,002.16 = 669.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.18/1,002.16 = 669.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.18x = 1,002.16 × 669.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.18x = 670,615.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,615.41/728.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.95

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