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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.74, 1,098.49 and 607.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.74, 1,098.49 and 607.81 is: 916.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.74 : 1,098.49 = 607.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.74/1,098.49 = 607.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.74x = 1,098.49 × 607.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.74x = 667,673.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,673.21/728.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.20

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