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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.19, 1,093.30 and 435.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.19, 1,093.30 and 435.98 is: 654.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.19 : 1,093.30 = 435.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.19/1,093.30 = 435.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.19x = 1,093.30 × 435.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.19x = 476,658.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,658.58/728.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.58

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