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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.99, 1,152.01 and 728.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.99, 1,152.01 and 728.01 is: 1,092.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.99 : 1,152.01 = 728.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.99/1,152.01 = 728.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.99x = 1,152.01 × 728.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.99x = 838,669.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,669.04/767.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.03

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