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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.96, 1,091.99 and 532.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.96, 1,091.99 and 532.99 is: 798.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.96 : 1,091.99 = 532.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.96/1,091.99 = 532.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.96x = 1,091.99 × 532.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.96x = 582,019.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,019.75/728.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.42

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