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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.40, 1,091.07 and 573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.40, 1,091.07 and 573.60 is: 859.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.40 : 1,091.07 = 573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.40/1,091.07 = 573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.40x = 1,091.07 × 573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.40x = 625,837.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,837.75/728.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.20

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