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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.10, 1,089.99 and 453.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.10, 1,089.99 and 453.33 is: 678.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.10 : 1,089.99 = 453.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.10/1,089.99 = 453.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.10x = 1,089.99 × 453.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.10x = 494,125.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,125.17/728.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.65

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