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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.88, 1,092.69 and 498.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.88, 1,092.69 and 498.22 is: 746.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.88 : 1,092.69 = 498.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.88/1,092.69 = 498.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.88x = 1,092.69 × 498.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.88x = 544,400.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,400.01/728.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.90

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