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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.28, 1,190.40 and 729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.28, 1,190.40 and 729.44 is: 1,007.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.28 : 1,190.40 = 729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.28/1,190.40 = 729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.28x = 1,190.40 × 729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.28x = 868,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,325.38/862.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.01

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