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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.36, 1,091.92 and 591.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.36, 1,091.92 and 591.06 is: 886.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.36 : 1,091.92 = 591.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.36/1,091.92 = 591.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.36x = 1,091.92 × 591.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.36x = 645,390.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,390.24/728.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.09

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