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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.60, 1,092.98 and 295.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.60, 1,092.98 and 295.64 is: 443.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.60 : 1,092.98 = 295.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.60/1,092.98 = 295.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.60x = 1,092.98 × 295.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.60x = 323,128.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,128.61/728.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.49

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