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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.93, 1,092.37 and 523.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.93, 1,092.37 and 523.05 is: 783.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.93 : 1,092.37 = 523.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.93/1,092.37 = 523.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.93x = 1,092.37 × 523.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.93x = 571,361.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,361.18/728.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.83

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