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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.96, 1,092.62 and 479.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.96, 1,092.62 and 479.28 is: 718.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.96 : 1,092.62 = 479.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.96/1,092.62 = 479.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.96x = 1,092.62 × 479.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.96x = 523,672.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,672.11/728.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.38

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