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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.14, 1,092.43 and 420.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.14, 1,092.43 and 420.22 is: 630.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.14 : 1,092.43 = 420.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.14/1,092.43 = 420.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.14x = 1,092.43 × 420.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.14x = 459,058.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,058.20/728.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.45

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