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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.37, 1,313.30 and 728.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.37, 1,313.30 and 728.33 is: 1,092.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.37 : 1,313.30 = 728.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.37/1,313.30 = 728.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.37x = 1,313.30 × 728.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.37x = 956,515.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,515.79/875.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.70

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