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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.06, 1,092.47 and 399.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.06, 1,092.47 and 399.24 is: 599.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.06 : 1,092.47 = 399.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.06/1,092.47 = 399.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.06x = 1,092.47 × 399.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.06x = 436,157.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,157.72/728.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.07

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