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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.83, 1,094.03 and 404.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.83, 1,094.03 and 404.47 is: 607.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.83 : 1,094.03 = 404.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.83/1,094.03 = 404.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.83x = 1,094.03 × 404.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.83x = 442,502.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,502.31/728.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.14

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