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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.92, 1,199.24 and 728.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.92, 1,199.24 and 728.79 is: 1,005.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.92 : 1,199.24 = 728.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.92/1,199.24 = 728.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.92x = 1,199.24 × 728.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.92x = 873,994.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,994.12/868.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.84

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