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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.73, 1,094.99 and 547.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.73, 1,094.99 and 547.83 is: 823.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.73 : 1,094.99 = 547.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.73/1,094.99 = 547.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.73x = 1,094.99 × 547.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.73x = 599,865.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,865.63/728.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.17

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