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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.66, 1,092.99 and 215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.66, 1,092.99 and 215.66 is: 323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.66 : 1,092.99 = 215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.66/1,092.99 = 215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.66x = 1,092.99 × 215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.66x = 235,707.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,707.68/728.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.48

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