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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.20, 1,159.76 and 728.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.20, 1,159.76 and 728.08 is: 1,092.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.20 : 1,159.76 = 728.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.20/1,159.76 = 728.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.20x = 1,159.76 × 728.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.20x = 844,398.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,398.06/773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.08

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