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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.40, 1,092.12 and 295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.40, 1,092.12 and 295.12 is: 442.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.40 : 1,092.12 = 295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.40/1,092.12 = 295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.40x = 1,092.12 × 295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.40x = 322,306.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,306.45/728.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.49

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