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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.82, 1,091.97 and 455.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.82, 1,091.97 and 455.11 is: 681.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.82 : 1,091.97 = 455.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.82/1,091.97 = 455.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.82x = 1,091.97 × 455.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.82x = 496,963.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,963.74/728.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.87

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