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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.72, 1,093.79 and 318.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.72, 1,093.79 and 318.14 is: 477.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.72 : 1,093.79 = 318.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.72/1,093.79 = 318.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.72x = 1,093.79 × 318.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.72x = 347,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,973.68/728.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.52

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