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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.98, 1,051.53 and 728.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.98, 1,051.53 and 728.42 is: 1,003.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.98 : 1,051.53 = 728.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.98/1,051.53 = 728.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.98x = 1,051.53 × 728.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.98x = 765,955.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,955.48/762.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.90

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