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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.84, 1,093.54 and 592.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.84, 1,093.54 and 592.76 is: 889.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.84 : 1,093.54 = 592.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.84/1,093.54 = 592.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.84x = 1,093.54 × 592.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.84x = 648,206.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,206.77/728.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.37

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