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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.84, 1,099.22 and 715.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.84, 1,099.22 and 715.88 is: 1,079.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.84 : 1,099.22 = 715.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.84/1,099.22 = 715.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.84x = 1,099.22 × 715.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.84x = 786,909.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,909.61/728.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.67

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