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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.28, 1,122.53 and 728.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.28, 1,122.53 and 728.51 is: 1,085.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.28 : 1,122.53 = 728.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.28/1,122.53 = 728.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.28x = 1,122.53 × 728.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.28x = 817,775.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,775.49/753.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.62

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