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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.93, 1,091.88 and 484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.93, 1,091.88 and 484.72 is: 726.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.93 : 1,091.88 = 484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.93/1,091.88 = 484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.93x = 1,091.88 × 484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.93x = 529,253.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,253.34/728.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.07

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