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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.33, 1,091.87 and 604.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.33, 1,091.87 and 604.58 is: 906.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.33 : 1,091.87 = 604.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.33/1,091.87 = 604.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.33x = 1,091.87 × 604.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.33x = 660,126.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,126.09/728.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.36

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