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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.78, 1,307.73 and 728.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.78, 1,307.73 and 728.30 is: 1,091.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.78 : 1,307.73 = 728.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.78/1,307.73 = 728.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.78x = 1,307.73 × 728.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.78x = 952,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,419.76/872.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.25

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