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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.13, 1,091.56 and 497.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.13, 1,091.56 and 497.47 is: 745.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.13 : 1,091.56 = 497.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.13/1,091.56 = 497.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.13x = 1,091.56 × 497.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.13x = 543,018.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,018.35/728.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.77

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