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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.92, 1,092.30 and 454.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.92, 1,092.30 and 454.18 is: 680.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.92 : 1,092.30 = 454.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.92/1,092.30 = 454.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.92x = 1,092.30 × 454.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.92x = 496,100.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,100.81/728.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.60

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