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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.53, 1,092.45 and 317.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.53, 1,092.45 and 317.45 is: 476.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.53 : 1,092.45 = 317.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.53/1,092.45 = 317.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.53x = 1,092.45 × 317.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.53x = 346,798.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,798.25/728.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.02

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