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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.19, 1,092.47 and 295.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.19, 1,092.47 and 295.47 is: 443.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.19 : 1,092.47 = 295.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.19/1,092.47 = 295.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.19x = 1,092.47 × 295.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.19x = 322,790.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,790.63/728.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.28

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