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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.29, 1,092.69 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.29, 1,092.69 and 317.22 is: 475.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.29 : 1,092.69 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.29/1,092.69 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.29x = 1,092.69 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.29x = 346,619.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,619.02/728.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.93

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