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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.46, 1,091.52 and 484.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.46, 1,091.52 and 484.08 is: 725.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.46 : 1,091.52 = 484.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.46/1,091.52 = 484.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.46x = 1,091.52 × 484.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.46x = 528,383.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,383.00/728.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.34

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