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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.31, 1,092.66 and 362.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.31, 1,092.66 and 362.83 is: 544.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.31 : 1,092.66 = 362.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.31/1,092.66 = 362.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.31x = 1,092.66 × 362.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.31x = 396,449.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,449.83/728.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.34

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