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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.78, 1,041.95 and 728.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.78, 1,041.95 and 728.21 is: 998.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.78 : 1,041.95 = 728.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.78/1,041.95 = 728.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.78x = 1,041.95 × 728.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.78x = 758,758.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,758.41/759.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.66

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