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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.75, 1,092.52 and 416.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.75, 1,092.52 and 416.05 is: 623.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.75 : 1,092.52 = 416.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.75/1,092.52 = 416.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.75x = 1,092.52 × 416.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.75x = 454,542.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,542.95/728.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.73

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