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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.73, 1,091.88 and 522.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.73, 1,091.88 and 522.99 is: 783.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.73 : 1,091.88 = 522.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.73/1,091.88 = 522.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.73x = 1,091.88 × 522.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.73x = 571,042.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,042.32/728.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.61

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