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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.45, 1,090.87 and 682.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.45, 1,090.87 and 682.31 is: 1,021.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.45 : 1,090.87 = 682.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.45/1,090.87 = 682.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.45x = 1,090.87 × 682.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.45x = 744,311.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,311.51/728.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.77

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