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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.42, 1,092.38 and 317.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.42, 1,092.38 and 317.43 is: 476.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.42 : 1,092.38 = 317.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.42/1,092.38 = 317.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.42x = 1,092.38 × 317.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.42x = 346,752.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,752.60/728.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.04

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