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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.60, 1,092.54 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.60, 1,092.54 and 317.52 is: 476.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.60 : 1,092.54 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.60/1,092.54 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.60x = 1,092.54 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.60x = 346,903.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,903.30/728.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.13

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