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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.68, 1,150.02 and 728.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.68, 1,150.02 and 728.32 is: 1,091.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.68 : 1,150.02 = 728.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.68/1,150.02 = 728.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.68x = 1,150.02 × 728.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.68x = 837,582.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,582.57/767.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.06

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