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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.55, 1,092.96 and 614.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.55, 1,092.96 and 614.07 is: 921.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.55 : 1,092.96 = 614.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.55/1,092.96 = 614.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.55x = 1,092.96 × 614.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.55x = 671,153.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,153.95/728.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.22

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