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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.31, 1,083.11 and 705.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.31, 1,083.11 and 705.24 is: 1,048.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.31 : 1,083.11 = 705.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.31/1,083.11 = 705.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.31x = 1,083.11 × 705.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.31x = 763,848.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,848.97/728.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.80

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