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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.91, 1,093.65 and 440.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.91, 1,093.65 and 440.55 is: 661.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.91 : 1,093.65 = 440.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.91/1,093.65 = 440.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.91x = 1,093.65 × 440.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.91x = 481,807.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,807.51/728.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.00

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