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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.88, 1,091.35 and 552.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.88, 1,091.35 and 552.66 is: 827.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.88 : 1,091.35 = 552.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.88/1,091.35 = 552.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.88x = 1,091.35 × 552.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.88x = 603,145.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,145.49/728.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.50

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