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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.44, 1,260.66 and 728.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.44, 1,260.66 and 728.56 is: 1,004.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.44 : 1,260.66 = 728.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.44/1,260.66 = 728.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.44x = 1,260.66 × 728.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.44x = 918,466.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,466.45/914.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.40

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