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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.28, 1,093.68 and 585.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.28, 1,093.68 and 585.36 is: 879.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.28 : 1,093.68 = 585.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.28/1,093.68 = 585.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.28x = 1,093.68 × 585.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.28x = 640,196.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,196.52/728.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.05

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