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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.76, 1,093.08 and 585.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.76, 1,093.08 and 585.39 is: 878.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.76 : 1,093.08 = 585.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.76/1,093.08 = 585.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.76x = 1,093.08 × 585.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.76x = 639,878.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,878.10/728.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.04

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