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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.88, 1,006.20 and 631.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.88, 1,006.20 and 631.14 is: 871.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.88 : 1,006.20 = 631.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.88/1,006.20 = 631.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.88x = 1,006.20 × 631.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.88x = 635,053.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,053.07/728.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.27

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