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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.33, 1,093.28 and 403.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.33, 1,093.28 and 403.97 is: 606.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.33 : 1,093.28 = 403.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.33/1,093.28 = 403.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.33x = 1,093.28 × 403.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.33x = 441,650.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,650.30/728.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.39

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