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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.44, 1,093.88 and 650.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.44, 1,093.88 and 650.48 is: 976.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.44 : 1,093.88 = 650.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.44/1,093.88 = 650.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.44x = 1,093.88 × 650.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.44x = 711,547.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,547.06/728.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.81

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