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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.10, 1,092.29 and 311.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.10, 1,092.29 and 311.62 is: 467.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.10 : 1,092.29 = 311.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.10/1,092.29 = 311.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.10x = 1,092.29 × 311.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.10x = 340,379.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,379.41/728.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.49

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