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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.54, 1,092.96 and 289.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.54, 1,092.96 and 289.94 is: 434.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.54 : 1,092.96 = 289.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.54/1,092.96 = 289.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.54x = 1,092.96 × 289.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.54x = 316,892.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,892.82/728.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.97

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