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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.27, 1,092.95 and 343.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.27, 1,092.95 and 343.79 is: 515.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.27 : 1,092.95 = 343.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.27/1,092.95 = 343.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.27x = 1,092.95 × 343.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.27x = 375,743.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,743.56/728.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.94

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