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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.25, 1,092.41 and 691.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.25, 1,092.41 and 691.34 is: 1,037.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.25 : 1,092.41 = 691.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.25/1,092.41 = 691.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.25x = 1,092.41 × 691.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.25x = 755,231.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,231.19/728.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.05

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