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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.36, 1,090.59 and 418.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.36, 1,090.59 and 418.63 is: 626.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.36 : 1,090.59 = 418.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.36/1,090.59 = 418.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.36x = 1,090.59 × 418.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.36x = 456,553.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,553.69/728.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.82

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