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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.20, 1,090.16 and 480.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.20, 1,090.16 and 480.95 is: 720.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.20 : 1,090.16 = 480.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.20/1,090.16 = 480.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.20x = 1,090.16 × 480.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.20x = 524,310.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,310.05/728.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.01

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