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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.10, 1,090.22 and 497.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.10, 1,090.22 and 497.46 is: 744.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.10 : 1,090.22 = 497.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.10/1,090.22 = 497.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.10x = 1,090.22 × 497.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.10x = 542,340.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,340.84/728.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.87

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