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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.79, 1,088.92 and 703.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.79, 1,088.92 and 703.27 is: 1,050.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.79 : 1,088.92 = 703.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.79/1,088.92 = 703.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.79x = 1,088.92 × 703.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.79x = 765,804.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,804.77/728.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.79

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