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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.72, 1,092.24 and 317.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.72, 1,092.24 and 317.78 is: 476.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.72 : 1,092.24 = 317.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.72/1,092.24 = 317.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.72x = 1,092.24 × 317.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.72x = 347,092.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,092.03/728.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.30

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