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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.32, 1,092.89 and 295.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.32, 1,092.89 and 295.51 is: 443.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.32 : 1,092.89 = 295.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.32/1,092.89 = 295.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.32x = 1,092.89 × 295.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.32x = 322,959.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,959.92/728.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.43

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