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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.48, 1,093.43 and 520.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.48, 1,093.43 and 520.49 is: 781.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.48 : 1,093.43 = 520.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.48/1,093.43 = 520.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.48x = 1,093.43 × 520.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.48x = 569,111.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,111.31/728.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.24

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