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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.56, 1,091.76 and 454.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.56, 1,091.76 and 454.96 is: 681.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.56 : 1,091.76 = 454.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.56/1,091.76 = 454.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.56x = 1,091.76 × 454.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.56x = 496,707.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,707.13/728.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.77

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