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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.76, 1,091.92 and 575.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.76, 1,091.92 and 575.68 is: 862.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.76 : 1,091.92 = 575.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.76/1,091.92 = 575.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.76x = 1,091.92 × 575.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.76x = 628,596.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,596.51/728.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.56

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