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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.03, 1,092.67 and 399.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.03, 1,092.67 and 399.27 is: 599.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.03 : 1,092.67 = 399.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.03/1,092.67 = 399.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.03x = 1,092.67 × 399.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.03x = 436,270.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,270.35/728.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.25

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