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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.74, 1,097.03 and 664.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.74, 1,097.03 and 664.15 is: 999.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.74 : 1,097.03 = 664.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.74/1,097.03 = 664.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.74x = 1,097.03 × 664.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.74x = 728,586.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,586.99/728.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.80

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