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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.64, 1,093.38 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.64, 1,093.38 and 317.88 is: 477.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.64 : 1,093.38 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.64/1,093.38 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.64x = 1,093.38 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.64x = 347,563.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,563.63/728.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.00

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