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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.40, 1,091.91 and 362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.40, 1,091.91 and 362.82 is: 543.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.40 : 1,091.91 = 362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.40/1,091.91 = 362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.40x = 1,091.91 × 362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.40x = 396,166.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,166.79/728.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.89

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