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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.08, 1,335.18 and 728.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.08, 1,335.18 and 728.84 is: 1,092.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.08 : 1,335.18 = 728.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.08/1,335.18 = 728.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.08x = 1,335.18 × 728.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.08x = 973,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,132.59/891.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.08

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