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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.76, 1,093.56 and 436.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.76, 1,093.56 and 436.35 is: 654.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.76 : 1,093.56 = 436.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.76/1,093.56 = 436.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.76x = 1,093.56 × 436.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.76x = 477,174.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,174.91/728.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.78

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