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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.88, 1,184.32 and 728

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.88, 1,184.32 and 728 is: 1,003.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.88 : 1,184.32 = 728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.88/1,184.32 = 728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.88x = 1,184.32 × 728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.88x = 862,184.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,184.96/858.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.85

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