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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.84, 1,094.89 and 440.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.84, 1,094.89 and 440.48 is: 661.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.84 : 1,094.89 = 440.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.84/1,094.89 = 440.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.84x = 1,094.89 × 440.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.84x = 482,277.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,277.15/728.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.71

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