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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.16, 1,091.52 and 415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.16, 1,091.52 and 415.32 is: 622.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.16 : 1,091.52 = 415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.16/1,091.52 = 415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.16x = 1,091.52 × 415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.16x = 453,330.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,330.09/728.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.57

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