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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.64, 1,093.56 and 295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.64, 1,093.56 and 295.80 is: 443.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.64 : 1,093.56 = 295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.64/1,093.56 = 295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.64x = 1,093.56 × 295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.64x = 323,475.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,475.05/728.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.94

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