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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.11, 1,092.84 and 453.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.11, 1,092.84 and 453.39 is: 680.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.11 : 1,092.84 = 453.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.11/1,092.84 = 453.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.11x = 1,092.84 × 453.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.11x = 495,482.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,482.73/728.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.51

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