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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.87, 1,067.30 and 728.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.87, 1,067.30 and 728.31 is: 1,009.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.87 : 1,067.30 = 728.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.87/1,067.30 = 728.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.87x = 1,067.30 × 728.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.87x = 777,327.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,327.08/769.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.69

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