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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.34, 1,091.88 and 362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.34, 1,091.88 and 362.76 is: 543.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.34 : 1,091.88 = 362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.34/1,091.88 = 362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.34x = 1,091.88 × 362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.34x = 396,090.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,090.39/728.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.83

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