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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.60, 1,091.61 and 454.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.60, 1,091.61 and 454.28 is: 680.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.60 : 1,091.61 = 454.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.60/1,091.61 = 454.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.60x = 1,091.61 × 454.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.60x = 495,891.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,891.13/728.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.61

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