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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.32, 1,092.47 and 606.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.32, 1,092.47 and 606.32 is: 909.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.32 : 1,092.47 = 606.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.32/1,092.47 = 606.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.32x = 1,092.47 × 606.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.32x = 662,392.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,392.59/728.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.48

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