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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728, 1,092 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728, 1,092 and 215.04 is: 322.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728 : 1,092 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728/1,092 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728x = 1,092 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728x = 234,823.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,823.68/728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.56

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