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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.71, 1,092.45 and 295.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.71, 1,092.45 and 295.57 is: 443.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.71 : 1,092.45 = 295.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.71/1,092.45 = 295.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.71x = 1,092.45 × 295.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.71x = 322,895.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,895.45/728.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.11

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