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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.61, 1,093.55 and 382.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.61, 1,093.55 and 382.19 is: 573.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.61 : 1,093.55 = 382.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.61/1,093.55 = 382.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.61x = 1,093.55 × 382.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.61x = 417,936.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,936.50/728.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.61

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