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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.24, 1,092.63 and 591.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.24, 1,092.63 and 591.62 is: 887.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.24 : 1,092.63 = 591.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.24/1,092.63 = 591.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.24x = 1,092.63 × 591.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.24x = 646,421.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,421.76/728.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.65

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