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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.05, 1,090.44 and 565.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.05, 1,090.44 and 565.24 is: 846.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.05 : 1,090.44 = 565.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.05/1,090.44 = 565.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.05x = 1,090.44 × 565.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.05x = 616,360.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,360.31/728.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.59

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