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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.06, 1,090.20 and 618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.06, 1,090.20 and 618.08 is: 925.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.06 : 1,090.20 = 618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.06/1,090.20 = 618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.06x = 1,090.20 × 618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.06x = 673,830.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,830.82/728.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.52

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