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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.66, 1,090.62 and 481.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.66, 1,090.62 and 481.94 is: 721.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.66 : 1,090.62 = 481.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.66/1,090.62 = 481.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.66x = 1,090.62 × 481.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.66x = 525,613.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,613.40/728.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.34

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