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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.24, 1,092.60 and 688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.24, 1,092.60 and 688.40 is: 1,032.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.24 : 1,092.60 = 688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.24/1,092.60 = 688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.24x = 1,092.60 × 688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.24x = 752,145.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,145.84/728.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.83

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