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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.55, 1,090.80 and 708.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.55, 1,090.80 and 708.30 is: 1,060.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.55 : 1,090.80 = 708.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.55/1,090.80 = 708.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.55x = 1,090.80 × 708.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.55x = 772,613.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,613.64/728.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.48

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