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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.10, 1,091.43 and 467.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.10, 1,091.43 and 467.36 is: 700.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.10 : 1,091.43 = 467.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.10/1,091.43 = 467.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.10x = 1,091.43 × 467.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.10x = 510,090.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,090.72/728.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.58

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