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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.70, 1,091.85 and 606.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.70, 1,091.85 and 606.30 is: 908.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.70 : 1,091.85 = 606.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.70/1,091.85 = 606.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.70x = 1,091.85 × 606.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.70x = 661,988.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,988.66/728.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.45

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