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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.42, 1,113.47 and 728.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.42, 1,113.47 and 728.34 is: 1,085.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.42 : 1,113.47 = 728.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.42/1,113.47 = 728.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.42x = 1,113.47 × 728.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.42x = 810,981.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,981.10/747.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.04

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