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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.22, 1,041.72 and 728.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.22, 1,041.72 and 728.58 is: 1,006.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.22 : 1,041.72 = 728.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.22/1,041.72 = 728.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.22x = 1,041.72 × 728.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.22x = 758,976.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,976.36/754.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.31

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