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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.67, 1,093.54 and 546.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.67, 1,093.54 and 546.56 is: 820.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.67 : 1,093.54 = 546.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.67/1,093.54 = 546.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.67x = 1,093.54 × 546.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.67x = 597,685.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,685.22/728.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.24

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