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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.12, 1,092.06 and 295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.12, 1,092.06 and 295.30 is: 442.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.12 : 1,092.06 = 295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.12/1,092.06 = 295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.12x = 1,092.06 × 295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.12x = 322,485.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,485.32/728.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.90

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