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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.38, 1,092.30 and 682.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.38, 1,092.30 and 682.48 is: 1,023.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.38 : 1,092.30 = 682.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.38/1,092.30 = 682.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.38x = 1,092.30 × 682.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.38x = 745,472.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,472.90/728.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.47

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