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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.42, 1,092.03 and 289.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.42, 1,092.03 and 289.40 is: 433.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.42 : 1,092.03 = 289.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.42/1,092.03 = 289.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.42x = 1,092.03 × 289.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.42x = 316,032.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,032.76/728.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.86

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