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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.15, 1,060.28 and 728.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.15, 1,060.28 and 728.96 is: 1,006.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.15 : 1,060.28 = 728.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.15/1,060.28 = 728.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.15x = 1,060.28 × 728.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.15x = 772,901.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,901.71/768.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.19

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