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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.32, 1,091.84 and 272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.32, 1,091.84 and 272.64 is: 408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.32 : 1,091.84 = 272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.32/1,091.84 = 272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.32x = 1,091.84 × 272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.32x = 297,679.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,679.26/728.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.72

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