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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.56, 1,091.94 and 343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.56, 1,091.94 and 343 is: 514.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.56 : 1,091.94 = 343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.56/1,091.94 = 343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.56x = 1,091.94 × 343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.56x = 374,535.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,535.42/728.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.08

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