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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.44, 1,092.90 and 536.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.44, 1,092.90 and 536.44 is: 804.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.44 : 1,092.90 = 536.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.44/1,092.90 = 536.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.44x = 1,092.90 × 536.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.44x = 586,275.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,275.28/728.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.84

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