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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.28, 1,091.93 and 294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.28, 1,091.93 and 294.93 is: 442.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.28 : 1,091.93 = 294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.28/1,091.93 = 294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.28x = 1,091.93 × 294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.28x = 322,042.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,042.91/728.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.20

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