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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.97, 1,090.89 and 687.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.97, 1,090.89 and 687.39 is: 1,028.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.97 : 1,090.89 = 687.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.97/1,090.89 = 687.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.97x = 1,090.89 × 687.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.97x = 749,866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,866.88/728.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.67

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