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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.68, 1,092.63 and 381.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.68, 1,092.63 and 381.17 is: 571.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.68 : 1,092.63 = 381.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.68/1,092.63 = 381.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.68x = 1,092.63 × 381.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.68x = 416,480.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,480.51/728.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.56

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