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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.48, 1,092.60 and 295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.48, 1,092.60 and 295.60 is: 443.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.48 : 1,092.60 = 295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.48/1,092.60 = 295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.48x = 1,092.60 × 295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.48x = 322,972.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,972.56/728.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.35

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