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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.84, 1,093.03 and 455.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.84, 1,093.03 and 455.01 is: 682.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.84 : 1,093.03 = 455.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.84/1,093.03 = 455.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.84x = 1,093.03 × 455.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.84x = 497,334.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,334.34/728.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.36

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