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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.49, 1,092.52 and 317.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.49, 1,092.52 and 317.53 is: 476.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.49 : 1,092.52 = 317.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.49/1,092.52 = 317.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.49x = 1,092.52 × 317.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.49x = 346,904.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,904.35/728.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.20

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