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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.28, 1,007.92 and 669.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.28, 1,007.92 and 669.28 is: 922.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.28 : 1,007.92 = 669.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.28/1,007.92 = 669.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.28x = 1,007.92 × 669.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.28x = 674,580.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,580.70/731.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.47

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