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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.36, 1,090.62 and 668.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.36, 1,090.62 and 668.22 is: 1,000.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.36 : 1,090.62 = 668.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.36/1,090.62 = 668.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.36x = 1,090.62 × 668.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.36x = 728,774.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,774.10/728.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.57

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