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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.28, 1,092.92 and 295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.28, 1,092.92 and 295.48 is: 443.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.28 : 1,092.92 = 295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.28/1,092.92 = 295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.28x = 1,092.92 × 295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.28x = 322,936.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,936.00/728.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.42

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