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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.74, 1,093.08 and 428.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.74, 1,093.08 and 428.38 is: 642.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.74 : 1,093.08 = 428.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.74/1,093.08 = 428.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.74x = 1,093.08 × 428.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.74x = 468,253.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,253.61/728.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.55

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