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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.38, 1,092.84 and 436.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.38, 1,092.84 and 436.09 is: 654.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.38 : 1,092.84 = 436.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.38/1,092.84 = 436.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.38x = 1,092.84 × 436.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.38x = 476,571.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,571.62/728.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.29

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