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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.63, 1,091.50 and 344.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.63, 1,091.50 and 344.15 is: 515.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.63 : 1,091.50 = 344.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.63/1,091.50 = 344.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.63x = 1,091.50 × 344.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.63x = 375,639.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,639.73/728.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.54

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