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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.67, 1,091.91 and 484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.67, 1,091.91 and 484.32 is: 725.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.67 : 1,091.91 = 484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.67/1,091.91 = 484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.67x = 1,091.91 × 484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.67x = 528,833.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,833.85/728.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.75

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