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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.61, 1,093.10 and 317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.61, 1,093.10 and 317.64 is: 476.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.61 : 1,093.10 = 317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.61/1,093.10 = 317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.61x = 1,093.10 × 317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.61x = 347,210.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,210.70/728.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.54

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