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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.29, 1,091.33 and 483.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.29, 1,091.33 and 483.94 is: 725.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.29 : 1,091.33 = 483.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.29/1,091.33 = 483.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.29x = 1,091.33 × 483.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.29x = 528,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,138.24/728.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.18

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