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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.65, 1,059.59 and 728.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.65, 1,059.59 and 728.47 is: 1,005.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.65 : 1,059.59 = 728.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.65/1,059.59 = 728.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.65x = 1,059.59 × 728.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.65x = 771,879.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,879.53/767.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.51

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