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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.09, 1,092.83 and 317.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.09, 1,092.83 and 317.36 is: 476.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.09 : 1,092.83 = 317.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.09/1,092.83 = 317.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.09x = 1,092.83 × 317.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.09x = 346,813.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,813.48/728.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.34

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