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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.56, 1,092.72 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.56, 1,092.72 and 215.68 is: 323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.56 : 1,092.72 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.56/1,092.72 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.56x = 1,092.72 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.56x = 235,677.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,677.85/728.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.48

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