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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.53, 1,092.85 and 438.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.53, 1,092.85 and 438.02 is: 657.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.53 : 1,092.85 = 438.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.53/1,092.85 = 438.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.53x = 1,092.85 × 438.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.53x = 478,684.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,684.69/728.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.06

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