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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.12, 1,091.22 and 342.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.12, 1,091.22 and 342.68 is: 513.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.12 : 1,091.22 = 342.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.12/1,091.22 = 342.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.12x = 1,091.22 × 342.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.12x = 373,939.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,939.27/728.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.57

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