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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.81, 1,346.73 and 728.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.81, 1,346.73 and 728.41 is: 1,004.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.81 : 1,346.73 = 728.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.81/1,346.73 = 728.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.81x = 1,346.73 × 728.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.81x = 980,971.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,971.60/976.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.26

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