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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.11, 1,091.11 and 435.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.11, 1,091.11 and 435.73 is: 652.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.11 : 1,091.11 = 435.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.11/1,091.11 = 435.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.11x = 1,091.11 × 435.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.11x = 475,429.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,429.36/728.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.96

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