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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.13, 1,092.86 and 381.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.13, 1,092.86 and 381.70 is: 572.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.13 : 1,092.86 = 381.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.13/1,092.86 = 381.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.13x = 1,092.86 × 381.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.13x = 417,144.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,144.66/728.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.90

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