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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.12, 1,092.24 and 403.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.12, 1,092.24 and 403.72 is: 605.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.12 : 1,092.24 = 403.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.12/1,092.24 = 403.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.12x = 1,092.24 × 403.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.12x = 440,959.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,959.13/728.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.61

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