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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.24, 1,093.24 and 404.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.24, 1,093.24 and 404.24 is: 606.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.24 : 1,093.24 = 404.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.24/1,093.24 = 404.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.24x = 1,093.24 × 404.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.24x = 441,931.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,931.34/728.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.85

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