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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.85, 1,091.72 and 453.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.85, 1,091.72 and 453.59 is: 679.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.85 : 1,091.72 = 453.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.85/1,091.72 = 453.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.85x = 1,091.72 × 453.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.85x = 495,193.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,193.27/728.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.42

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