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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.82, 1,092.83 and 481.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.82, 1,092.83 and 481.77 is: 722.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.82 : 1,092.83 = 481.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.82/1,092.83 = 481.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.82x = 1,092.83 × 481.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.82x = 526,490.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,490.30/728.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.39

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