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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.01, 1,091.63 and 288.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.01, 1,091.63 and 288.86 is: 433.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.01 : 1,091.63 = 288.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.01/1,091.63 = 288.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.01x = 1,091.63 × 288.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.01x = 315,321.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,321.34/728.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.13

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