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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.52, 1,093.56 and 344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.52, 1,093.56 and 344.56 is: 517.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.52 : 1,093.56 = 344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.52/1,093.56 = 344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.52x = 1,093.56 × 344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.52x = 376,797.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,797.03/728.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.21

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