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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.24, 1,097.74 and 607.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.24, 1,097.74 and 607.31 is: 915.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.24 : 1,097.74 = 607.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.24/1,097.74 = 607.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.24x = 1,097.74 × 607.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.24x = 666,665.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,665.44/728.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.45

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