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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.96, 1,095.28 and 708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.96, 1,095.28 and 708.80 is: 1,064.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.96 : 1,095.28 = 708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.96/1,095.28 = 708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.96x = 1,095.28 × 708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.96x = 776,334.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,334.46/728.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.99

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