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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.57, 1,092.49 and 363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.57, 1,092.49 and 363.56 is: 545.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.57 : 1,092.49 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.57/1,092.49 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.57x = 1,092.49 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.57x = 397,185.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,185.66/728.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.16

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