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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.66, 1,091.28 and 362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.66, 1,091.28 and 362.28 is: 542.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.66 : 1,091.28 = 362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.66/1,091.28 = 362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.66x = 1,091.28 × 362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.66x = 395,348.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,348.92/728.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.57

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