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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.55, 1,091.23 and 454.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.55, 1,091.23 and 454.06 is: 680.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.55 : 1,091.23 = 454.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.55/1,091.23 = 454.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.55x = 1,091.23 × 454.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.55x = 495,483.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,483.89/728.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.10

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