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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.92, 1,093.74 and 637.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.92, 1,093.74 and 637.48 is: 956.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.92 : 1,093.74 = 637.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.92/1,093.74 = 637.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.92x = 1,093.74 × 637.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.92x = 697,237.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,237.38/728.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.53

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