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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.57, 1,092.19 and 468.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.57, 1,092.19 and 468.64 is: 702.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.57 : 1,092.19 = 468.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.57/1,092.19 = 468.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.57x = 1,092.19 × 468.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.57x = 511,843.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,843.92/728.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.53

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