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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.02, 1,151.44 and 728.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.02, 1,151.44 and 728.90 is: 1,088.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.02 : 1,151.44 = 728.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.02/1,151.44 = 728.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.02x = 1,151.44 × 728.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.02x = 839,284.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,284.62/771.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.54

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