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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.80, 1,307.68 and 728.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.80, 1,307.68 and 728.32 is: 1,091.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.80 : 1,307.68 = 728.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.80/1,307.68 = 728.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.80x = 1,307.68 × 728.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.80x = 952,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,409.50/872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.21

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