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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.02, 1,092.45 and 420.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.02, 1,092.45 and 420.01 is: 630.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.02 : 1,092.45 = 420.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.02/1,092.45 = 420.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.02x = 1,092.45 × 420.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.02x = 458,839.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,839.92/728.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.26

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