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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.03, 1,091.51 and 468.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.03, 1,091.51 and 468.32 is: 702.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.03 : 1,091.51 = 468.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.03/1,091.51 = 468.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.03x = 1,091.51 × 468.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.03x = 511,175.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,175.96/728.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.14

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