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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.02, 1,118.88 and 728.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.02, 1,118.88 and 728.66 is: 1,091.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.02 : 1,118.88 = 728.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.02/1,118.88 = 728.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.02x = 1,118.88 × 728.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.02x = 815,283.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,283.10/747.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.38

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