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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.08, 1,107.08 and 728.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.08, 1,107.08 and 728.96 is: 1,093.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.08 : 1,107.08 = 728.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.08/1,107.08 = 728.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.08x = 1,107.08 × 728.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.08x = 807,017.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,017.04/738.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.40

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