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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.45, 1,368.55 and 728.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.45, 1,368.55 and 728.30 is: 1,093.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.45 : 1,368.55 = 728.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.45/1,368.55 = 728.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.45x = 1,368.55 × 728.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.45x = 996,714.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,714.97/911.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.55

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