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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.76, 1,091.08 and 568.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.76, 1,091.08 and 568.32 is: 850.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.76 : 1,091.08 = 568.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.76/1,091.08 = 568.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.76x = 1,091.08 × 568.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.76x = 620,082.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,082.59/728.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.87

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