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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.52, 1,090.60 and 440.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.52, 1,090.60 and 440.52 is: 659.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.52 : 1,090.60 = 440.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.52/1,090.60 = 440.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.52x = 1,090.60 × 440.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.52x = 480,431.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,431.11/728.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.46

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