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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.17, 1,091.58 and 534.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.17, 1,091.58 and 534.11 is: 800.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.17 : 1,091.58 = 534.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.17/1,091.58 = 534.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.17x = 1,091.58 × 534.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.17x = 583,023.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,023.79/728.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.67

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