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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.54, 1,092.82 and 317.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.54, 1,092.82 and 317.10 is: 475.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.54 : 1,092.82 = 317.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.54/1,092.82 = 317.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.54x = 1,092.82 × 317.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.54x = 346,533.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,533.22/728.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.65

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