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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.60, 1,091.95 and 295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.60, 1,091.95 and 295.25 is: 442.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.60 : 1,091.95 = 295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.60/1,091.95 = 295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.60x = 1,091.95 × 295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.60x = 322,392.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,392.04/728.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.48

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