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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.30, 1,093 and 496.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.30, 1,093 and 496.64 is: 745.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.30 : 1,093 = 496.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.30/1,093 = 496.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.30x = 1,093 × 496.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.30x = 542,827.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,827.52/728.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.34

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