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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.65, 1,093.56 and 363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.65, 1,093.56 and 363.34 is: 545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.65 : 1,093.56 = 363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.65/1,093.56 = 363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.65x = 1,093.56 × 363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.65x = 397,334.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,334.09/728.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.30

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