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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.16, 1,092.27 and 317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.16, 1,092.27 and 317.32 is: 475.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.16 : 1,092.27 = 317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.16/1,092.27 = 317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.16x = 1,092.27 × 317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.16x = 346,599.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,599.12/728.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.99

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