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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.97, 1,091.35 and 547.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.97, 1,091.35 and 547.12 is: 819.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.97 : 1,091.35 = 547.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.97/1,091.35 = 547.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.97x = 1,091.35 × 547.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.97x = 597,099.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,099.41/728.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.10

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