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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.16, 1,092.40 and 535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.16, 1,092.40 and 535.20 is: 802.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.16 : 1,092.40 = 535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.16/1,092.40 = 535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.16x = 1,092.40 × 535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.16x = 584,652.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,652.48/728.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.92

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