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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728, 1,091.74 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728, 1,091.74 and 317.12 is: 475.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728 : 1,091.74 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728/1,091.74 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728x = 1,091.74 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728x = 346,212.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,212.59/728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.57

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