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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.17, 1,092.45 and 419.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.17, 1,092.45 and 419.47 is: 629.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.17 : 1,092.45 = 419.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.17/1,092.45 = 419.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.17x = 1,092.45 × 419.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.17x = 458,251.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,251.92/728.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.32

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