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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.55, 1,091.19 and 565.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.55, 1,091.19 and 565.74 is: 847.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.55 : 1,091.19 = 565.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.55/1,091.19 = 565.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.55x = 1,091.19 × 565.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.55x = 617,329.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,329.83/728.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.34

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