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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.92, 1,093.56 and 648.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.92, 1,093.56 and 648.37 is: 972.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.92 : 1,093.56 = 648.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.92/1,093.56 = 648.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.92x = 1,093.56 × 648.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.92x = 709,031.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,031.50/728.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.72

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