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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.69, 1,093.32 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.69, 1,093.32 and 295.88 is: 443.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.69 : 1,093.32 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.69/1,093.32 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.69x = 1,093.32 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.69x = 323,486.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,486.06/728.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.93

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