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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.46, 1,092.69 and 295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.46, 1,092.69 and 295.52 is: 443.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.46 : 1,092.69 = 295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.46/1,092.69 = 295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.46x = 1,092.69 × 295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.46x = 322,906.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,906.29/728.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.27

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