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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.43, 1,092.78 and 295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.43, 1,092.78 and 295.62 is: 443.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.43 : 1,092.78 = 295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.43/1,092.78 = 295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.43x = 1,092.78 × 295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.43x = 323,047.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,047.62/728.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.48

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