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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.09, 1,092.02 and 605.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.09, 1,092.02 and 605.48 is: 908.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.09 : 1,092.02 = 605.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.09/1,092.02 = 605.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.09x = 1,092.02 × 605.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.09x = 661,193.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,193.24/728.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.12

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