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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.66, 1,092.12 and 338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.66, 1,092.12 and 338.13 is: 506.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.66 : 1,092.12 = 338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.66/1,092.12 = 338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.66x = 1,092.12 × 338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.66x = 369,278.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,278.54/728.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.79

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