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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.54, 1,093.59 and 399.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.54, 1,093.59 and 399.47 is: 599.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.54 : 1,093.59 = 399.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.54/1,093.59 = 399.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.54x = 1,093.59 × 399.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.54x = 436,853.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,853.72/728.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.63

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