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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.47, 1,092.93 and 420.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.47, 1,092.93 and 420.27 is: 630.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.47 : 1,092.93 = 420.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.47/1,092.93 = 420.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.47x = 1,092.93 × 420.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.47x = 459,325.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,325.69/728.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.53

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