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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.04, 1,092.24 and 481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.04, 1,092.24 and 481.08 is: 721.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.04 : 1,092.24 = 481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.04/1,092.24 = 481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.04x = 1,092.24 × 481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.04x = 525,454.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,454.82/728.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.74

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