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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.55, 1,093.15 and 381.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.55, 1,093.15 and 381.80 is: 572.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.55 : 1,093.15 = 381.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.55/1,093.15 = 381.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.55x = 1,093.15 × 381.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.55x = 417,370.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,370.07/728.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.88

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