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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.99, 1,094.12 and 400.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.99, 1,094.12 and 400.23 is: 600.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.99 : 1,094.12 = 400.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.99/1,094.12 = 400.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.99x = 1,094.12 × 400.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.99x = 437,898.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,898.17/728.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.69

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