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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.12, 1,093.19 and 468.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.12, 1,093.19 and 468.51 is: 703.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.12 : 1,093.19 = 468.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.12/1,093.19 = 468.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.12x = 1,093.19 × 468.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.12x = 512,170.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,170.45/728.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.41

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