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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.77, 1,093.97 and 717.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.77, 1,093.97 and 717.43 is: 1,076.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.77 : 1,093.97 = 717.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.77/1,093.97 = 717.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.77x = 1,093.97 × 717.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.77x = 784,843.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,843.31/728.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.94

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