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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.88, 1,093.56 and 436.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.88, 1,093.56 and 436.34 is: 654.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.88 : 1,093.56 = 436.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.88/1,093.56 = 436.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.88x = 1,093.56 × 436.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.88x = 477,158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,158.50/728.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.65

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