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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.01, 1,092.23 and 289.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.01, 1,092.23 and 289.31 is: 434.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.01 : 1,092.23 = 289.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.01/1,092.23 = 289.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.01x = 1,092.23 × 289.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.01x = 315,986.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,986.15/728.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.04

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