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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.07, 1,296.41 and 728.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.07, 1,296.41 and 728.39 is: 1,092.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.07 : 1,296.41 = 728.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.07/1,296.41 = 728.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.07x = 1,296.41 × 728.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.07x = 944,291.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,291.68/864.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.84

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