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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.80, 1,091.36 and 436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.80, 1,091.36 and 436.12 is: 653.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.80 : 1,091.36 = 436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.80/1,091.36 = 436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.80x = 1,091.36 × 436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.80x = 475,963.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,963.92/728.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.08

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