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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.22, 1,092.75 and 289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.22, 1,092.75 and 289.50 is: 434.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.22 : 1,092.75 = 289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.22/1,092.75 = 289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.22x = 1,092.75 × 289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.22x = 316,351.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,351.13/728.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.42

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