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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.07, 1,092.56 and 289.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.07, 1,092.56 and 289.26 is: 434.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.07 : 1,092.56 = 289.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.07/1,092.56 = 289.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.07x = 1,092.56 × 289.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.07x = 316,032.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,032.46/728.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.07

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