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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.33, 1,091.31 and 381.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.33, 1,091.31 and 381.15 is: 571.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.33 : 1,091.31 = 381.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.33/1,091.31 = 381.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.33x = 1,091.31 × 381.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.33x = 415,952.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,952.81/728.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.11

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