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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.01, 1,092.02 and 404.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.01, 1,092.02 and 404.01 is: 606.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.01 : 1,092.02 = 404.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.01/1,092.02 = 404.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.01x = 1,092.02 × 404.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.01x = 441,184.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,184.98/728.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.02

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