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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.04, 1,091.28 and 419.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.04, 1,091.28 and 419.64 is: 629.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.04 : 1,091.28 = 419.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.04/1,091.28 = 419.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.04x = 1,091.28 × 419.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.04x = 457,944.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,944.74/728.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.01

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