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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.06, 1,092.29 and 317.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.06, 1,092.29 and 317.23 is: 475.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.06 : 1,092.29 = 317.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.06/1,092.29 = 317.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.06x = 1,092.29 × 317.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.06x = 346,502.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,502.84/728.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.93

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