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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.08, 1,177.50 and 728.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.08, 1,177.50 and 728.24 is: 1,097.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.08 : 1,177.50 = 728.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.08/1,177.50 = 728.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.08x = 1,177.50 × 728.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.08x = 857,502.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,502.60/781.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.84

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