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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728, 1,092.24 and 294.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728, 1,092.24 and 294.92 is: 442.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728 : 1,092.24 = 294.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728/1,092.24 = 294.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728x = 1,092.24 × 294.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728x = 322,123.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,123.42/728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.48

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