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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.10, 1,138.62 and 728.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.10, 1,138.62 and 728.18 is: 1,093.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.10 : 1,138.62 = 728.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.10/1,138.62 = 728.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.10x = 1,138.62 × 728.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.10x = 829,120.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,120.31/758.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.68

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