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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.45, 1,091.80 and 419.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.45, 1,091.80 and 419.66 is: 628.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.45 : 1,091.80 = 419.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.45/1,091.80 = 419.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.45x = 1,091.80 × 419.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.45x = 458,186.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,186.66/728.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.99

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