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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.18, 1,150.77 and 728.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.18, 1,150.77 and 728.82 is: 1,091.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.18 : 1,150.77 = 728.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.18/1,150.77 = 728.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.18x = 1,150.77 × 728.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.18x = 838,704.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,704.19/768.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.81

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