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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728, 1,092.06 and 317.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728, 1,092.06 and 317.02 is: 475.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728 : 1,092.06 = 317.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728/1,092.06 = 317.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728x = 1,092.06 × 317.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728x = 346,204.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,204.86/728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.56

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