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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.60, 1,093.06 and 362.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.60, 1,093.06 and 362.92 is: 544.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.60 : 1,093.06 = 362.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.60/1,093.06 = 362.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.60x = 1,093.06 × 362.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.60x = 396,693.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,693.34/728.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.46

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