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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765, 1,051.92 and 728.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765, 1,051.92 and 728.55 is: 1,001.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765 : 1,051.92 = 728.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765/1,051.92 = 728.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765x = 1,051.92 × 728.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765x = 766,376.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,376.32/765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.80

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