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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.91, 1,092.72 and 436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.91, 1,092.72 and 436.08 is: 653.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.91 : 1,092.72 = 436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.91/1,092.72 = 436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.91x = 1,092.72 × 436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.91x = 476,513.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,513.34/728.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.73

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