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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.22, 1,090.89 and 582.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.22, 1,090.89 and 582.21 is: 872.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.22 : 1,090.89 = 582.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.22/1,090.89 = 582.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.22x = 1,090.89 × 582.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.22x = 635,127.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,127.07/728.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.16

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