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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.72, 1,091.48 and 591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.72, 1,091.48 and 591.12 is: 885.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.72 : 1,091.48 = 591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.72/1,091.48 = 591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.72x = 1,091.48 × 591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.72x = 645,195.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,195.66/728.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.38

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