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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.34, 1,091.82 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.34, 1,091.82 and 381.24 is: 571.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.34 : 1,091.82 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.34/1,091.82 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.34x = 1,091.82 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.34x = 416,245.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,245.46/728.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.50

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