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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.69, 1,090.30 and 592.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.69, 1,090.30 and 592.01 is: 885.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.69 : 1,090.30 = 592.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.69/1,090.30 = 592.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.69x = 1,090.30 × 592.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.69x = 645,468.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,468.50/728.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.79

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