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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.34, 1,094.14 and 439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.34, 1,094.14 and 439.98 is: 660.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.34 : 1,094.14 = 439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.34/1,094.14 = 439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.34x = 1,094.14 × 439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.34x = 481,399.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,399.72/728.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.95

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