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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.28, 1,089.68 and 420.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.28, 1,089.68 and 420.27 is: 628.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.28 : 1,089.68 = 420.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.28/1,089.68 = 420.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.28x = 1,089.68 × 420.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.28x = 457,957.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,957.71/728.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.82

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