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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.41, 1,092.61 and 295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.41, 1,092.61 and 295.56 is: 443.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.41 : 1,092.61 = 295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.41/1,092.61 = 295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.41x = 1,092.61 × 295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.41x = 322,931.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,931.81/728.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.34

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