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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.36, 1,092.33 and 289.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.36, 1,092.33 and 289.61 is: 434.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.36 : 1,092.33 = 289.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.36/1,092.33 = 289.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.36x = 1,092.33 × 289.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.36x = 316,344.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,344.23/728.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.33

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