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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.44, 1,092.66 and 215.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.44, 1,092.66 and 215.56 is: 323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.44 : 1,092.66 = 215.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.44/1,092.66 = 215.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.44x = 1,092.66 × 215.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.44x = 235,533.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,533.79/728.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.34

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