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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.02, 1,128.91 and 729.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.02, 1,128.91 and 729.68 is: 1,088.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.02 : 1,128.91 = 729.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.02/1,128.91 = 729.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.02x = 1,128.91 × 729.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.02x = 823,743.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,743.05/757.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.14

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