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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.30, 1,092.69 and 496.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.30, 1,092.69 and 496.85 is: 745.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.30 : 1,092.69 = 496.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.30/1,092.69 = 496.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.30x = 1,092.69 × 496.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.30x = 542,897.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,897.56/728.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.43

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