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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.03, 1,092.06 and 523.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.03, 1,092.06 and 523.91 is: 785.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.03 : 1,092.06 = 523.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.03/1,092.06 = 523.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.03x = 1,092.06 × 523.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.03x = 572,143.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,143.88/728.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.88

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