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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.80, 1,095.46 and 421.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.80, 1,095.46 and 421.27 is: 633.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.80 : 1,095.46 = 421.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.80/1,095.46 = 421.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.80x = 1,095.46 × 421.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.80x = 461,480.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,480.64/728.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.21

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