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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.67, 1,092.55 and 338.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.67, 1,092.55 and 338.43 is: 507.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.67 : 1,092.55 = 338.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.67/1,092.55 = 338.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.67x = 1,092.55 × 338.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.67x = 369,751.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,751.70/728.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.43

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