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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.07, 1,090.58 and 543.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.07, 1,090.58 and 543.24 is: 813.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.07 : 1,090.58 = 543.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.07/1,090.58 = 543.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.07x = 1,090.58 × 543.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.07x = 592,446.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,446.68/728.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.72

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