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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.89, 1,094.10 and 399.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.89, 1,094.10 and 399.81 is: 600.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.89 : 1,094.10 = 399.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.89/1,094.10 = 399.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.89x = 1,094.10 × 399.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.89x = 437,434.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,434.86/728.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.14

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