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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.64, 1,006.56 and 692.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.64, 1,006.56 and 692.19 is: 956.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.64 : 1,006.56 = 692.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.64/1,006.56 = 692.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.64x = 1,006.56 × 692.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.64x = 696,730.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,730.77/728.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.21

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