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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.96, 1,092.60 and 436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.96, 1,092.60 and 436.60 is: 654.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.96 : 1,092.60 = 436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.96/1,092.60 = 436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.96x = 1,092.60 × 436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.96x = 477,029.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,029.16/728.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.40

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