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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.28, 1,166.55 and 728.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.28, 1,166.55 and 728.62 is: 1,093.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.28 : 1,166.55 = 728.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.28/1,166.55 = 728.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.28x = 1,166.55 × 728.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.28x = 849,971.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,971.66/777.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.52

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