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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.16, 1,092.24 and 317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.16, 1,092.24 and 317.60 is: 476.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.16 : 1,092.24 = 317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.16/1,092.24 = 317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.16x = 1,092.24 × 317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.16x = 346,889.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,889.96/728.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.39

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