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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.37, 1,091.14 and 582.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.37, 1,091.14 and 582.43 is: 872.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.37 : 1,091.14 = 582.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.37/1,091.14 = 582.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.37x = 1,091.14 × 582.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.37x = 635,512.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,512.67/728.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.51

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