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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.16, 1,091.04 and 439.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.16, 1,091.04 and 439.68 is: 658.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.16 : 1,091.04 = 439.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.16/1,091.04 = 439.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.16x = 1,091.04 × 439.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.16x = 479,708.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,708.47/728.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.80

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