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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.95, 1,092.99 and 574.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.95, 1,092.99 and 574.39 is: 861.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.95 : 1,092.99 = 574.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.95/1,092.99 = 574.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.95x = 1,092.99 × 574.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.95x = 627,806.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,806.05/728.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.25

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