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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.19, 1,091.07 and 454.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.19, 1,091.07 and 454.01 is: 680.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.19 : 1,091.07 = 454.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.19/1,091.07 = 454.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.19x = 1,091.07 × 454.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.19x = 495,351.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,351.24/728.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.25

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