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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.51, 1,093.14 and 317.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.51, 1,093.14 and 317.93 is: 477.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.51 : 1,093.14 = 317.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.51/1,093.14 = 317.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.51x = 1,093.14 × 317.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.51x = 347,536.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,536.53/728.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.05

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