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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.30, 1,022.50 and 728.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.30, 1,022.50 and 728.30 is: 1,022.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.30 : 1,022.50 = 728.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.30/1,022.50 = 728.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.30x = 1,022.50 × 728.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.30x = 744,686.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,686.75/728.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.50

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