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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.16, 1,092.45 and 420.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.16, 1,092.45 and 420.23 is: 630.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.16 : 1,092.45 = 420.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.16/1,092.45 = 420.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.16x = 1,092.45 × 420.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.16x = 459,081.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,081.50/728.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.47

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