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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.53, 1,093.33 and 546.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.53, 1,093.33 and 546.42 is: 820.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.53 : 1,093.33 = 546.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.53/1,093.33 = 546.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.53x = 1,093.33 × 546.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.53x = 597,417.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,417.38/728.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.03

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