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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.54, 1,068.22 and 728.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.54, 1,068.22 and 728.96 is: 1,010.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.54 : 1,068.22 = 728.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.54/1,068.22 = 728.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.54x = 1,068.22 × 728.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.54x = 778,689.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,689.65/770.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.58

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