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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.85, 1,093.58 and 436.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.85, 1,093.58 and 436.91 is: 655.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.85 : 1,093.58 = 436.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.85/1,093.58 = 436.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.85x = 1,093.58 × 436.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.85x = 477,793.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,793.85/728.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.54

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