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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.70, 1,090.90 and 481.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.70, 1,090.90 and 481.45 is: 720.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.70 : 1,090.90 = 481.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.70/1,090.90 = 481.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.70x = 1,090.90 × 481.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.70x = 525,213.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,213.81/728.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.75

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