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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.20, 1,091.22 and 419.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.20, 1,091.22 and 419.59 is: 628.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.20 : 1,091.22 = 419.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.20/1,091.22 = 419.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.20x = 1,091.22 × 419.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.20x = 457,865.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,865.00/728.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.76

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