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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.48, 1,092.74 and 565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.48, 1,092.74 and 565.68 is: 848.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.48 : 1,092.74 = 565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.48/1,092.74 = 565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.48x = 1,092.74 × 565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.48x = 618,141.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,141.16/728.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.54

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