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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.91, 1,091.34 and 485.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.91, 1,091.34 and 485.10 is: 726.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.91 : 1,091.34 = 485.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.91/1,091.34 = 485.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.91x = 1,091.34 × 485.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.91x = 529,409.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,409.03/728.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.30

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