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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.50, 1,350.96 and 728.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.50, 1,350.96 and 728.58 is: 1,091.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.50 : 1,350.96 = 728.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.50/1,350.96 = 728.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.50x = 1,350.96 × 728.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.50x = 984,282.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,282.44/901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.83

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