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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.64, 1,091.76 and 439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.64, 1,091.76 and 439.20 is: 658.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.64 : 1,091.76 = 439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.64/1,091.76 = 439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.64x = 1,091.76 × 439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.64x = 479,500.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,500.99/728.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.08

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