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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.12, 1,092.90 and 567.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.12, 1,092.90 and 567.56 is: 851.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.12 : 1,092.90 = 567.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.12/1,092.90 = 567.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.12x = 1,092.90 × 567.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.12x = 620,286.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,286.32/728.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.90

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