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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.88, 1,091.04 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.88, 1,091.04 and 403.20 is: 603.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.88 : 1,091.04 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.88/1,091.04 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.88x = 1,091.04 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.88x = 439,907.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,907.33/728.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.54

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