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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.64, 1,093.11 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.64, 1,093.11 and 295.79 is: 443.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.64 : 1,093.11 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.64/1,093.11 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.64x = 1,093.11 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.64x = 323,333.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,333.74/728.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.75

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