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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.40, 1,227.30 and 728.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.40, 1,227.30 and 728.20 is: 1,090.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.40 : 1,227.30 = 728.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.40/1,227.30 = 728.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.40x = 1,227.30 × 728.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.40x = 893,719.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,719.86/819.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.70

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