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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.37, 1,092.73 and 512.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.37, 1,092.73 and 512.37 is: 768.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.37 : 1,092.73 = 512.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.37/1,092.73 = 512.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.37x = 1,092.73 × 512.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.37x = 559,882.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,882.07/728.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.68

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