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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.70, 1,092.78 and 295.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.70, 1,092.78 and 295.71 is: 443.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.70 : 1,092.78 = 295.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.70/1,092.78 = 295.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.70x = 1,092.78 × 295.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.70x = 323,145.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,145.97/728.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.46

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