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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.51, 1,093.34 and 381.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.51, 1,093.34 and 381.95 is: 573.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.51 : 1,093.34 = 381.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.51/1,093.34 = 381.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.51x = 1,093.34 × 381.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.51x = 417,593.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,593.84/728.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.22

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