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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.62, 1,093.27 and 295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.62, 1,093.27 and 295.70 is: 443.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.62 : 1,093.27 = 295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.62/1,093.27 = 295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.62x = 1,093.27 × 295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.62x = 323,279.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,279.94/728.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.69

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