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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.16, 1,087.80 and 466.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.16, 1,087.80 and 466.06 is: 696.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.16 : 1,087.80 = 466.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.16/1,087.80 = 466.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.16x = 1,087.80 × 466.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.16x = 506,980.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,980.07/728.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.25

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