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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.93, 1,090.66 and 453.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.93, 1,090.66 and 453.74 is: 678.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.93 : 1,090.66 = 453.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.93/1,090.66 = 453.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.93x = 1,090.66 × 453.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.93x = 494,870.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,870.33/728.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.90

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