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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.24, 1,093.41 and 482.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.24, 1,093.41 and 482.18 is: 723.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.24 : 1,093.41 = 482.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.24/1,093.41 = 482.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.24x = 1,093.41 × 482.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.24x = 527,220.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,220.43/728.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.97

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