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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.28, 1,091.61 and 535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.28, 1,091.61 and 535.50 is: 802.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.28 : 1,091.61 = 535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.28/1,091.61 = 535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.28x = 1,091.61 × 535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.28x = 584,557.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,557.16/728.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.65

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