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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.28, 1,092.45 and 289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.28, 1,092.45 and 289.62 is: 434.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.28 : 1,092.45 = 289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.28/1,092.45 = 289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.28x = 1,092.45 × 289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.28x = 316,395.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,395.37/728.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.44

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