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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.37, 1,092.44 and 215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.37, 1,092.44 and 215.25 is: 322.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.37 : 1,092.44 = 215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.37/1,092.44 = 215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.37x = 1,092.44 × 215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.37x = 235,146.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,146.63/728.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.84

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