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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.47, 1,091.93 and 289.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.47, 1,091.93 and 289.12 is: 433.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.47 : 1,091.93 = 289.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.47/1,091.93 = 289.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.47x = 1,091.93 × 289.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.47x = 315,698.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,698.80/728.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.37

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