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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.39, 1,092.99 and 343.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.39, 1,092.99 and 343.64 is: 515.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.39 : 1,092.99 = 343.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.39/1,092.99 = 343.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.39x = 1,092.99 × 343.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.39x = 375,595.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,595.08/728.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.65

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