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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.87, 1,093.50 and 404.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.87, 1,093.50 and 404.46 is: 606.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.87 : 1,093.50 = 404.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.87/1,093.50 = 404.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.87x = 1,093.50 × 404.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.87x = 442,277.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,277.01/728.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.80

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