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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.07, 1,091.90 and 295.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.07, 1,091.90 and 295.13 is: 442.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.07 : 1,091.90 = 295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.07/1,091.90 = 295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.07x = 1,091.90 × 295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.07x = 322,245.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,245.51/728.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.60

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