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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.10, 1,182.15 and 728.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.10, 1,182.15 and 728.70 is: 1,093.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.10 : 1,182.15 = 728.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.10/1,182.15 = 728.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.10x = 1,182.15 × 728.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.10x = 861,432.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,432.71/788.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.05

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