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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.42, 1,092.84 and 420.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.42, 1,092.84 and 420.50 is: 630.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.42 : 1,092.84 = 420.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.42/1,092.84 = 420.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.42x = 1,092.84 × 420.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.42x = 459,533.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,533.76/728.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.87

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