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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.90, 1,094.07 and 404.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.90, 1,094.07 and 404.42 is: 607.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.90 : 1,094.07 = 404.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.90/1,094.07 = 404.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.90x = 1,094.07 × 404.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.90x = 442,463.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,463.79/728.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.03

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