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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.19, 1,091.88 and 381.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.19, 1,091.88 and 381.69 is: 572.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.19 : 1,091.88 = 381.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.19/1,091.88 = 381.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.19x = 1,091.88 × 381.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.19x = 416,759.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,759.68/728.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.32

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