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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.60, 1,092.90 and 534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.60, 1,092.90 and 534.20 is: 801.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.60 : 1,092.90 = 534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.60/1,092.90 = 534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.60x = 1,092.90 × 534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.60x = 583,827.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,827.18/728.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.30

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