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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.26, 1,084.26 and 686.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.26, 1,084.26 and 686.14 is: 1,021.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.26 : 1,084.26 = 686.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.26/1,084.26 = 686.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.26x = 1,084.26 × 686.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.26x = 743,954.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,954.16/728.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.55

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