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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.52, 1,090.84 and 496.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.52, 1,090.84 and 496.84 is: 743.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.52 : 1,090.84 = 496.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.52/1,090.84 = 496.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.52x = 1,090.84 × 496.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.52x = 541,972.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,972.95/728.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.94

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