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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728, 1,090.72 and 555.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728, 1,090.72 and 555.08 is: 831.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728 : 1,090.72 = 555.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728/1,090.72 = 555.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728x = 1,090.72 × 555.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728x = 605,436.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,436.86/728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.64

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