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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.08, 1,092.28 and 343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.08, 1,092.28 and 343.76 is: 515.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.08 : 1,092.28 = 343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.08/1,092.28 = 343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.08x = 1,092.28 × 343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.08x = 375,482.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,482.17/728.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.72

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